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Rock Collecting for Kids

An Introduction to Geology
By Dan R. Lynch
Series: Simple Introductions to Science
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iRock Collecting for Kids by Dan R. Lynch is a fascinating introductory guide to the world of geology, specifically curated for young readers. The book explores different types of rocks and minerals, teaching kids how to identify and collect them while providing fun facts and engaging activities. It's designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for science and nature in children.
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you are curious about the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to rock collecting, filled with fun facts and vivid photographs, making it perfect for young nature enthusiasts eager to start their own collections.

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This children's guide to rock collecting includes a beginner's introduction to geology, an identification section for 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals, and a "how to" section.

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Rock collecting is for everyone!

Nature's treasures are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Share the thrills of searching and finding with the next generation of rock hounds. Acclaimed author of the Rocks & Minerals Identification Guides, Dan R. Lynch, presents a children's introduction to rock collecting that the whole family will enjoy.

The book begins with a "how to" section, including details on what to look for, where to look, and what to bring, as well as safety considerations. Next, Dan lays out the basics of geology, explaining everything from where rocks come from to how the Earth's surface changes over time. From there, young readers are provided with an identification section, which features full-colour photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals.

This fun guide is engaging and informativeβ€”with plenty of kid-appealβ€”as it starts children on the path towards becoming successful rock collectors!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781591937739

Publisher: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated

Illustration: Color photos throughout; color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dan R. Lynch Series: Simple Introductions to Science

About the Author

Dan R. Lynch has a degree in graphic design with emphasis on photography from the University of Minnesota Duluth. But before his love of art and writing came a passion for rocks and minerals, developed during his lifetime growing up in his parents' rock shop in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Combining the two aspects of his life seemed a natural choice, and he enjoys researching, writing about, and taking photographs of rocks and minerals. Working with his father, Bob Lynch, a respected veteran of Lake Superior's agate-collecting community, Dan spearheads their series of rock and mineral field guides-definitive guidebooks that help amateurs "decode" the complexities of geology and mineralogy. He also takes special care to ensure that his photographs complement the text and always represent each rock or mineral exactly as it appears in person. He currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his wife, Julie, where he works as a writer and photographer.

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