Rocks and minerals are fundamental components of the Earth's crust. Studying rocks and minerals is essential for understanding our planet's geological history. Rocks are aggregates of minerals, while minerals are naturally occuring inorganic substances with distinct chemical compositions and crystalline structures. Rocks and minerals play a vital role in everything from construction and industr…
A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet. This is the epic 4 billion year story of the place we call home.