Rocks & Fossils

Reach for this book when your child starts coming home with pockets full of gravel and a thousand questions about the history of the earth beneath their feet. It is a perfect tool for transitioning a general interest in nature into a structured, rewarding hobby. This guide explains how to identify minerals, how fossils were formed over millions of years, and provides practical advice on starting a home museum. It speaks to a child's natural sense of wonder while fostering responsibility through the care and organization of a collection. Suitable for independent readers in elementary and middle school, it transforms a simple walk in the park into a scientific expedition, building confidence through tangible discovery.