The Secret Lives of Stones: Fascinating stories of gemstones, rocks and minerals

By: Hettie Judah

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Synopsis: Unearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems.Delve into a world of gemstones, rocks and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago.Covering geology, history, myth and folklore, renowned art-critic Hettie Judah brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Jennifer N R Smith. All stones have a story to tell - - stories that can teach us about the history of the planet and our own human past.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 64 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781510231092
Related ISBNs:: 9781510231085
Publisher:: Hachette Children's Group
Date of Addition:: 09/25/25
Copyrighted By:: Hettie Judah
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Reading Age:: 9 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Illustrated by:: Jennifer N.R. Smith