The Rock Factory: A Story about Rocks and Stones

The Rock Factory is a revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. It tells the story of how a special sort of stone formed deep inside the Earth and came to the surface thousands of millions of years later. It also contains an experiment, useful websites, and an index.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Science Works series presents a brand-new edition of The Rock Factory, a captivating book that combines lively storytelling with delightful, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning journey. Delving deep beneath the Earth's surface, the Rock Factory is a bustling hub where rocks are meticulously crafted through a series of processes. From mixing and melting to squeezing and stirring, and even baking and making rocks, this revised edition by Jacqui Bailey takes readers on a fascinating adventure to explore the inner workings of our planet.

In this captivating tale, The Rock Factory unfolds the story of how a special type of stone was formed deep within the Earth's crust and eventually emerged to the surface after countless millions of years. The book delves into the intricate process of how minerals transform into rock crystals, shedding light on the Earth's structural composition and the fascinating phenomenon of volcanoes. Additionally, The Rock Factory offers an engaging experiment that children can conduct, along with a comprehensive list of useful websites and an index for further exploration.

Designed with a book band of Lime, this book is particularly suitable for children in Key Stage 2 (KS2). It provides a solid foundation in science and encourages a love for learning and discovery. With its captivating illustrations and engaging narrative, The Rock Factory is sure to captivate young minds and inspire a lifelong interest in the wonders of the natural world.

Weight: 128g
Dimension: 210 x 230 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801992985