Every Rock Has a Story

An A to Z of Australian Geology

Kitty van Cuylenburg, Cher Hart

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CSIRO Publishing
20 January 2025

Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA); Kids Australian

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- The nice thing about an A-Z book on geology is it doesn’t have to flub the difficult consonants! Q is Quarry, X is Xenolith and Z is Zircon...

Each double page spread takes a letter of the alphabet and explains in a conversational and entertaining way a geological concept relating to Australia. Where appropriate it includes Indigenous knowledge or uses and each entry is situated on a map that acknowledges the First Nation Country where it occurs. There is a fun or interesting fact box on each entry; simple diagrams show geological processes; and the illustrations are softly coloured and show landscapes and specimens. A comprehensive glossary explains more scientific terms.

Exactly the sort of book any young rock-hound aged 7-12 would enjoy! Lindy

Australia is full of unique geological formations, fascinating fossils and intriguing minerals. Every Rock Has a Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology explores our incredible landscapes and offers captivating insights into our exceptional continent.

Discover pink diamonds and stromatolites, the Great Artesian Basin and Uluru, and granite rocks formed billions of years ago. With stunning illustrations, engaging text and packed with fun facts, this is the perfect book for anyone curious about Australian geology.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.

By: Kitty van Cuylenburg
Illustrated by: Cher Hart
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 579g
ISBN: 9781486316731
ISBN 10: 1486316735
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 20 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction A – Artesian B – Bald Rock C – Crater D – Dolerite E – Earthquake F – Fossils G – Granite H – Halite I – Island J – Jointing K – Kosciuszko L – Limestone M – Mount Augustus/Burringurrah N – Nugget O – Opals P – Pink Diamond Q – Quarry R – Resources S – Stromatolites T – Talbot Bay/Ganbadba U – Uluru V – Volcanoes W – Wave Rock/Katter Kich X – Xenolith Y – You Z – Zircon Map of locations Timeline Glossary Acknowledgements

Kitty van Cuylenburg is a teacher, writer and geologist. She has worked at mines across Australia, and is currently curating a geological collection for her secondary school. Cher Hart is a nature illustrator with a background in biology and visual communication. She has created material for journals, exhibitions and government. She is also the illustrator of Sensational Australian Animals (CSIRO Publishing, 2024). Every Rock Has a Story is her second children's book.

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

""The cleverly designed cover and endpapers of Every Rock Has A Story: An A to Z of Australian Geology will immediately hook middle grade readers"" -- Kathryn Beilby * ReadPlus * ""Every page explores a geoscientific marvels, includes a place map, large illustration and always includes the Traditional Owner groups of each location where possible."" -- Mia Macrossan * Story Links * ""Packed with engaging stories, fun facts and insights that encourage young readers to observe, take notes and embark on their own adventures. […] It's a beautifully crafted introduction to geology that's sure to leave readers both informed and inspired"" -- Nadia Heisler * Books+Publishing *