Friday, 28 February 2025

Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology

Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology by Kitty Van Cuylenburg, illustrated by Cher Hart (CSRIO Publishing) HB RRP $32.99 ISBN 9781486316731


Reviewed by Kylie Buckley

Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology is a nonfiction text introducing the reader to 26 iconic landforms, minerals, fossils, or resources. From dolerite and granite to halite and stromatolites there are a myriad of fascinating facts to explore!

This book would appeal to upper primary and secondary students who are rock collectors, nature lovers or those who would like to explore Australian geological wonders.

Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology would also be a great book to use in the primary classroom when teaching nonfiction text features as it includes a title, subtitle, contents page, maps, keys, timelines, headings, subheadings, text boxes, bold type, illustrations, captions, labelled diagrams, and a glossary. The exquisite endpapers are a bonus and a fossickers delight!

No comments:

Post a Comment

Buzz Words Books would love to hear what you think.