Description
ILLUSTRATED INVENTORY OF ROCKS AND MINERALS
Book summary
This work is an illustrated, engaging, and rigorous guide that invites you to discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. Through brief explanatory texts and detailed illustrations, the reader will explore the origin, composition, uses, and symbolism of each element. A journey of knowledge that combines science and art, ideal for sparking curiosity about natural history.
What is it about?
This illustrated inventory immerses the reader in the knowledge of rocks and minerals, from their origin to their composition, covering their practical uses and cultural symbolism. It answers questions such as where gold comes from and why it is so valuable, what pyrite or sulfur are, what ice is made of, or where pumice and clay can be found. Each double-page spread presents a mineral or rock with precise illustrations and clear texts that facilitate understanding.
Main topics
- Classification and identification of rocks and minerals.
- Geological origin and formation process.
- Chemical composition and physical properties.
- Historical and contemporary uses in daily life.
- Symbolism and cultural value of each element.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 6 and up, as well as for teenagers and adults interested in nature, geology, and science. It is also ideal for families looking for a visual and entertaining educational resource, and for teachers who want to introduce natural history concepts in an attractive way.
What this book offers
- A visual and didactic approach that facilitates the learning of scientific concepts.
- Rigorous content presented in a way that is accessible to all ages.
- Stimulates curiosity and observation of the natural world around us.
- Includes a catalog-guide that allows for remembering and relating all the titles in the collection.
Technical specifications
- Author: ALADJIDI, VIRGINIE; PELLISSIER, CAROLINE
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: cat
- Subject: ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS, NATURAL HISTORY (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: SCIENCE. ILLUSTRATED INVENTORIES
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2024
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 248 g
Editorial review
This tenth volume in the illustrated inventory collection maintains the high level of graphic and informative quality that characterizes it. The combination of science and illustration makes this work an excellent pedagogical tool, both for the school environment and for personal enjoyment. Its clear structure and visual approach make it especially attractive to young readers, without losing the rigor necessary for an adult audience interested in natural history.