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!
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