Description
ILLUSTRATED INVENTORY OF ROCKS AND MINERALS
Book Summary
A rigorous visual guide that invites readers young and old to delve into the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. Through detailed illustrations and brief explanatory texts, this book answers essential questions: where does gold come from, what is pyrite, or what is ice made of? The work combines science and illustration to offer clear knowledge about the origin, composition, uses, and symbolism of these natural elements, becoming a didactic and visually captivating tool.
What is it about?
This volume is part of the renowned collection of illustrated inventories and focuses on basic geology. The book explores the origin of rocks and minerals, from their formation in the Earth's crust to their extraction. It explains the composition of each specimen, detailing its physical and chemical properties in an accessible way. In addition, it addresses the historical and contemporary uses of these materials, from jewelry and construction to technology, and reveals the cultural symbolism they have held throughout history. It includes a guide catalog that collects all the titles in the collection.
Main themes
- Classification and properties of rocks and minerals (gold, pyrite, sulfur, pumice, clay, among others).
- Geological origin and formation processes of the Earth's crust.
- Practical uses and industrial applications of minerals.
- Cultural and historical symbolism of precious stones and minerals.
- Scientific illustration and naturalist outreach for children and young people.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 7 and up with a curiosity for nature and science, as well as for young readers interested in geology, mineralogy, and scientific illustration. It is also a valuable resource for educators, parents, and libraries looking for visual didactic materials to introduce natural science concepts in an enjoyable and rigorous way.
What this book offers
- It provides a solid foundation of geological knowledge adapted for a children's and youth audience.
- It encourages observation and interest in nature through detailed, high-quality illustrations.
- It helps to understand the relationship between minerals and daily life, from technology to culture.
- It offers an interdisciplinary approach that connects science with art and history.
- It includes a guide catalog that allows for reviewing and locating all the titles in the collection.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ALADJIDI, VIRGINIE; PELLISSIER, CAROLINE
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Illustrated books, activity and material books, picture books, children's and young adult: general non-fiction, natural history (children's/young adult)
- Collection: Science. Illustrated Inventories
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2024
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 424 g
Editorial Review
This new title in the "Illustrated Inventories" collection maintains the hallmark of quality that characterizes the series: a careful hardcover edition, precise illustrations, and informative texts that do not sacrifice scientific rigor. It is an ideal work to awaken early scientific vocations and to enrich the library of any home or classroom interested in the knowledge of the natural world. Its visual and structured approach makes it an excellent pedagogical resource and an attractive reference object for the youngest.