Description
Identify the rocks you discover and uncover the stories they hold.
What is that rock youve just picked up? Which minerals is it made of, whats unique about it, and what can it reveal about Earths deeper story?
Rocks gives you the tools to answer these questions. Geologist and science illustrator Vojta Hybl guides you through more than 100 rock types, explaining how they form, what they look like and the geological processes they represent.
This authoritative yet accessible guide includes:
Clear explanations of igneous, volcaniclastic, sedimentary, metamorphic, and anthropic rocks.
Practical tips for spotting and identifying rocks, including detailed specimen illustrations that highlight key features for easy recognition.
Insight into minerals, the rock cycle, and Earths dynamic history.
Alongside practical identification advice, Rocks invites you to see the ground beneath your feet in a new way, connecting everyday stones to billions of years of planetary change.
Whether youre a curious hiker, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the natural world, this book will transform how you experience landscapes and help you read the stories written in stone.
Author: Vojta Hybl
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 03/17/2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 8.48h x 6.61w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9781836009771
Language: English
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