Discover everything you need to know about the incredible rocks, minerals, and gemstones of the natural world in this essential, fact-filled handbook

Unearth the wonderful world of marvellous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth's rocks and minerals.

The latest title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series unravels a treasure trove of facts about the most fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems. Learn all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, what makes them unique.

This ultimate kids' factbook includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks and minerals - their unique colours, characteristics, and attributes. With detailed photography and expert information, this book is perfect for young enthusiasts to learn all about remarkable natural objects to find, collect, and treasure!

DK's Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook is ideal for sparking curiosity and is certain to amaze any budding geologist. So if you love to know about volcanic rocks, tough granite, sparkling diamonds, and explosive sulphur, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.