Take a trip through a deep diamond mine, discover the secrets that are hidden in rocks and dig down to discover the amazing treasure beneath our feet. Use the handy glossary to enhance vocabulary. A great mix of facts, photography and fun. Answers questions such as - how would our lives be different without Rocks and Minerals? What makes a crystal different from a gem or a diamond? Full of extraordinary facts and stories highlighted in fact boxes throughout the book Appeals to reluctant readers with accessible language and stunning, full-colour photographs