{"product_id":"national-geographic-kids-ultimate-rockopedia-the-most-complete-rocks-minerals-reference-ever-ngk-ultimate-pedias","title":"National Geographic Kids Ultimate Rockopedia: The Most Complete Rocks \u0026 Minerals Reference Ever (NGK Ultimate Pedias)","description":"Where do diamonds come from? What makes gems sparkle? How did Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon form? Find answers to these questions and many more in this rockin' reference book.\n\nWelcome to the amazing world of rocks and minerals! Let's start at the very beginning, with an introduction to the origin of our rocky planet, then move on to explore the world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. You'll discover how they form, what makes them unique, and most importantly, how to identify them in your own backyard. Complete with the origin and description of some of the most important rock-forming minerals, readers will discover how some of the most beautiful and precious stones on the planet are created by the Earth itself. Each chapter includes dozens of profiles of amazing rocks and minerals, fun facts, sidebars, photo galleries, and more. At the end of the book readers will get to meet a real geologist and learn just what it's like to dig in the dirt for a living. Thematic spreads cover topics such as birthstones, cool crystals, digging for diamonds, and more. And, of course, amazing photography and colorful graphics add visual awe to the lively text.\n\nFans of other National Geographic Kids Ultimate \"pedias\" in the same series--Dinopedia, Bugopedia, Reptileopedia, Oceanpedia, Predatorpedia, and Weatherpedia--will want to add Ultimate Rockopedia to their must-have list.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1426339186\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1426339186.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tomecek, Steve|National Geographic Kids\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505799962682,"sku":"DBV.1426339186.G","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1426339186-0.jpg?v=1783210601","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/national-geographic-kids-ultimate-rockopedia-the-most-complete-rocks-minerals-reference-ever-ngk-ultimate-pedias","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}