Rocks and Fossils - Kingfisher Knowledge Author:Margaret Hynes Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained, allowing readers to uncove... more »r the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.« less