Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world.
Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, kids will discover what our planet is made of - there's even an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, zoizite, diamonds, and more.

Come explore the ground beneath our feet - let's go!

What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? The Rocks Book has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists!

This comprehensive guide leaves no stone unturned and covers every topic imaginable, from investigating the many different varieties of rock, to learning about rocks from space, and even sharing tips on how to collect rocks sustainably.

Our world is a rocky planet - to know its rocks is to know the Earth.

There's no better introduction for kids than this. Inside The Rocks Book:An incredible breadth of knowledge about the planet's many rocks and minerals written in an engaging and informative way for children and grown-ups alikeRocks around the world are explored continent by continent across North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Oceania, Antarctica, and even Under the SeaFun sections and features including Rock Detectives and How to be a Rock Hound, keep kids entertained and aid learningFascinating 'Directory of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones' provides in-depth coverage of gold, sapphires, sandstone, and many moreWritten by Nancy Dickmann, author of Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas and Amazing Ancient History Atlas Find out what the world is made of, from top to bottom, with The Rocks Book - the latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series.

This is the ultimate study of rocks for geology-loving kids and the perfect gift for curious children who love to learn about our planet. Lire la suite Fermer

Visit our planet's coolest, weirdest and most exciting places with this awesome travel book.
Whiz around the world's tallest roller coaster; watch giant exploding volcanoes; find a mysterious lost city, and more!

Packed with wow-factor facts and photos, this fun compendium asks the question: where would kids go on holiday if they were in charge?

From discovering creepy vampire legends in Transylvania to visiting the world's largest toy shop in London; eating a futuristic meal at a robot restaurant in China to braving a bungee jump in New Zealand; Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List is a must-read for budding adventurers who want to learn about the best places to go across the globe.

Packed with brilliant knowledge, images and illustrations, readers get a real sense of what these places are truly like.

It's time to explore! Inside Your Ultimate Travel Adventure List:Bursting with bucket-list experiences and super trips that showcase our planet's most incredible placesEntertaining and experiential approach means children learn about the history of each place as well as the fantastically fun things you can do thereVibrant photos and amazing facts keep readers engaged on every pageContents include: The Americas - Create your own candy bar at Hershey's Chocolate World (USA); dress up for the day of the dead festival (Mexico).

Europe - Meet Santa (Lapland); play in a world of plastic bricks in Legoland (Denmark).

Africa - Discover the secrets of the pharaohs (Egypt); enter the Forest of Knives (Madagascar).

Asia - Jump in a jeep for a tiger safari (India); see snow monkeys take a hot spring bath (Japan).

Oceania & Antarctica - Feed jumping crocodiles (Australia); swim alongside manta rays (Fiji). Written by Anna Brett, an author and editor of children's books.

Anna has penned a number of Lonely Planet Kids' books including: Daredevils' Guide to Dangerous Places, Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space, World's Coolest Jobs, and The Incredible Human Body Tour Discover all that our awesome planet has to offer in this epic adventure list for kids.

This is the perfect present for readers keen to explore every inch of our world from the comfort of their own homes - with all the inspiration and information they'll need to grow from mini-explorers to experienced globetrotters in the years to come. Lire la suite Fermer