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The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals
The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals
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Uncover all there is to know about the rocks and minerals beneath your feet in this fun-filled activity book. Dig up the Earth’s hidden wonders, from ancient rocks to glittering gems, strike gold, and get lost amongst the ancient ruins. No stone is left unturned in this essential activity book!
While kids pore over the pages packed with fascinating facts, the fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles will inspire creativity. Explore the relics and ruins of ancient civilizations and have a go at drawing your own, pick out the fake jewels from the real with a spot the difference game, and twist and turn through the maze to discover mysterious caves. Many more buried adventures await you, if you dare to unearth them! With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so effortlessly fun and easy! Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and budding geologists, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals will keep young readers entertained for hours!
Dive deep into the pages of this incredible activity book to explore:
-48 colorful, interactive spreads with simple, age-appropriate tex
-Balance of text and activities on each page make it apt for reluctant readers/learner
-Promotes interactive learnin
-Bright and eye-catching illustrations and photography
A must-have volume for inquisitive and fact-loving kids with a niche for knowledge, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals combines interesting facts about rocks and minerals in the natural world with entertaining activities that encourage children to have fun as they learn. In fact, a recent study suggests that children's activity books help them to develop their reading ability, as well as their literacy and critical thinking. Puzzling out the different steps through each activity naturally improves their comprehension skills whilst they enjoy endless fun along the way!
Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. Rocks and minerals contain clues about the Earth and how it works, so a book like this turns their interest into a learning opportunity. Reveal rocks and minerals you didn’t even know existed with this all-encompassing fact and activity book ideal for 5-9-year-olds.
Learning has never been more fun!
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?
If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals then why not try The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs to travel back in time and discover the diverse world of dinosaurs, or hone your knowledge on the human body with The Fact Packed Activity Book: Human Body.
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Omnibus
- Large, hardcover collections
- Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
- Typically 800-1000+ pages
- Higher price point, often €100-€150
Oversized Hardcover (OHC)
- Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
- Collect shorter runs or story arcs
- Usually 300-600 pages
- Priced between €30-€50
Hardcover (HC)
- Standard-sized hardcover books
- Collect 6-12 issues typically
- Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
- Priced around €25-€35
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- Softcover collections
- Standard comic book size
- Usually collect 4-6 issues
- Most affordable option, typically €15-€25
Other Formats
- Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
- Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
- Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues
The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs