Inside Out Geodes & Gems
Break Open Nature's Secret Treasures
Series: Inside Out, Chartwell
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Dig up Earth's hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones. Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun...
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Look inside nature's most fascinating formations with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. Featuring a unique interactive die-cut design, this fun and informative book is one aspiring rockhounds will turn to again and again.
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Dig up Earth's hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones.
Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun and informative book invites children to delve deep into the wonders of the natural world.
Centered around an interactive 3D model that changes with every page, this fun, educational book helps young readers explore geology through vibrant illustrations, photos, and bite-sized facts. Inside Out Geodes & Gems explores:
- How geodes form and what's inside
- The differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstones
- How crystals grow and get their shapes
- Famous gemstones
- The powerful forces inside Earth that create natural treasures
- And more!
This engaging guide reveals the dynamic processes that shape our planet and sparks a lifelong curiosity about earth science and the treasures waiting to be discovered.
Also available from Chartwell Books' Inside Out series:
- Inside Out Butterfly
- Inside Out Dragon
- Inside Out Earth
- Inside Out Forest
- Inside Out Human Body
- Inside Out Human Brain
- Inside Out Insects
- Inside Out T Rex
- Inside Out Volcano
- Inside Out Whale
- Inside Out Solar System
- Inside Out Woolly Mammoth
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780785850182
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Board book
Date Published: 31 December 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Chartwell Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 274.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 16
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