Rocks, Fossils and Formations

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK --- Aimed at older readers 10-14, this is an excellent and accessible introduction to geoscience, with an Australian focus. It tells how rocks and landscapes hold the stories of Earth's origins, and how scientists can interpret these clues. The chapters start with eons: Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic - then eras: Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic, taking the reader for a journey through these important time periods. It explains concepts of geology and tectonics with enthusiasm and easily understood language that conveys the wonder of the processes. Well illustrated by Anna Madeleine Raupach, this is just the sort of book to hook readers in to the joys of science! Lindy

"""This beautifully presented book takes readers on a 4.6 billion year time travel adventure to explore the rocks, minerals, fossils and other life of planet earth, with particular focus on Australia. [...] a book like this one is a hands-down winner."" * Kids Book Review * ""With its accessible text,photographs and diagrams, it is one that will appeal to any reader who has an interest in this subject, perhaps a stepping stone for all those who are deeply inspired by the reign of the dinosaurs and want to know so much more than just the habits and habitats of those creatures and delve into even bigger secrets. Who knows what new careers might be launched"" -- Barbra Braxton * The Bottom Shelf * ""For those older children, and indeed adults who are interested in fossils, rocks, minerals and earth’s formation, this is a well-researched and easily accessible publication that provides an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of this fascinating topic."" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus *"