Lonely Planet Kids Let's Go Rock Collecting

Explore the world beneath our feet with this fascinating rock-collecting guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert rock collector.Learn all about rocks, discover rocks from around the world, understand the do's and don'ts of rock collecting and find and identify rocks with this practical and portable book for budding geologists. This is the ultimate activity guide to encourage kids to get outside and interact with our amazing planet.Inside Let's Go Rock Collecting:The perfect introduction to rock collecting for young readers, including assembling your kit, finding fossils, rocks from space and more Bursting with information about where to find rocks, minerals and gemstones, how to identify them and the best ways to display them Brilliant rock directory with photographs, facts and top tips as well as a 'rock log' template so kids can create a record of their finds Hardwearing, robust and durable flexi-cover makes this an ideal book to take outside Includes contributions from Professor John Brodholt, Professor of Mineral Physics at University College London Written by Laura Baker, author of Lonely Planet Kids Create Your Own Camping Activities and Lonely Planet Kids The Big Book of Plane Activities Illustrated by Liz Kay, whose artwork also features in Lonely Planet Kids Lift-the-Flap Atlas and many other children's non-fiction books  Let's Go Rock Collecting is the perfect gift for curious kids who wish to explore the great outdoors and understand more about what our world is made of.