Treasures of the Earth by Dk
Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures and uncover the stories behind these marvelous materials.From dazzling gems to beautiful buildings, this book for children aged 9+ is filled with rocks and minerals, each one with a tale to tell.
Treasures of the Earth is a tale of our fascination with precious things-how they were made, how we've used them and how their legends grow with each year that passes. Packed with striking visuals, gems of geological information, and stories from cultures all around the world, this book is a must-have for budding rockhounds and curious kids.
This all-encompassing rock and gem book for kids offers:
- An impressive collection of gems, rocks, and crystals, from their natural state to polished perfection.
- Facts on every page that explain how the shapes, patterns, and colors of rocks and minerals are formed.
- Contents organized by different rock and gem types, for example, Native Elements, Organic Gems, and Gemstones.
What gem was more precious than gold to Chinese emperors? Who suffered the curse of the Hope Diamond? And why did Burmese soldiers insert rubies under their skin before battle? This book will answer all this and more, through colorful photography of rocks and artifacts, and gorgeous illustrations that bring the stories to life.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.
For both print and digital products, we have a reputation for design creativity. Travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, food, and parenting are all covered in our adult collection. DK's large children's list contains a wealth of knowledge for kids, toddlers, and newborns. DK has an outstanding collection of licensing products, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books, and covers everything from animals and the human body to homework help and craft activities.
DK is the parent company of Alpha Books, which publishes the Idiot's Guides series, and Prima Games, which publishes video games, as well as Rough Guides, an award-winning travel publisher.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780593969489 |
| Title | Treasures of the Earth |
| Author | Dk |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Young Readers |
| Year published | 2025-08-19 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |