{"product_id":"rocks-a-guide-to-the-stones-around-us","title":"Rocks: A Guide to the Stones Around Us and the Stories They Tell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eScheduled to be dispatched from 26 June 2026 onwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The estimated arrival or dispatch date is approximate and may change due to shipping, customs procedures, or operational circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e- Updates on arrival and dispatch schedules will be provided on this page.\u003cbr\u003e- Items ordered together will be dispatched in a single combined shipment.\u003cbr\u003e- We do not accept cancellations of pre-orders for customer-related reasons.\u003cbr\u003e- If an item becomes unavailable, a refund will be issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the rocks you discover and uncover the stories they hold.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWhat is that rock you’ve just picked up? Which minerals is it made of, what’s unique about it and what can it reveal about Earth’s deeper story? \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eRocks gives you the tools to answer these questions. Geologist and science illustrator Vojta Hybl guides you through more than 100 rock types, explaining how they form, what they look like and the geological processes they represent. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThis authoritative yet accessible guide includes:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–Clear explanations of igneous, volcaniclastic, sedimentary, metamorphic and anthropic rocks.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e–Practical tips for spotting and identifying rocks, including detailed specimen illustrations that highlight key features for easy recognition.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e–Insight into minerals, the rock cycle and Earth’s dynamic history.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside practical identification advice, Rocks invites you to see the ground beneath your feet in a new way, connecting everyday stones to billions of years of planetary change.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a curious walker, an outdoor enthusiast or simply fascinated by the natural world, this book will transform how you experience landscapes and help you read the stories written in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 176\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 160 x 210 mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2026\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Frances Lincoln\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42620563980373,"sku":"FLRA1870","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/5749\/files\/1_39d057b0-e4b6-446b-9537-ed3f89f87c4d.jpg?v=1782191872","url":"https:\/\/www.northeastshop.com\/products\/rocks-a-guide-to-the-stones-around-us","provider":"North East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}