Get lost in the varied and shimmering world of rocks and minerals - with more to explore than you ever imagined!A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals presents the stunning breadth of rock and mineral varieties that make up our Earth.How do crystals form? What make some stones precious? Why is carbon so multi-talented, and which type of rock contain most of the fossils we find?This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages. A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain this diversity.Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon. Books in the series:A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi