Discover: Rocks and Fossils

Take a journey through time with Discover: Rocks and Fossils, an Australian Geographic title that unearths the secrets of Earth's layers and the prehistoric creatures preserved beneath them. This captivating book is designed to engage early learners with colourful visuals and accessible information about the rock cycle, types of rocks, and fossil formation. Students will discover how Earth's surface has changed over millions of years and how fossils help scientists learn about the past. An ideal companion to hands-on science lessons, this book fosters investigative thinking and connects geology to everyday discoveries. It also complements the rest of the Discover series, promoting broad scientific literacy in young readers.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces geological and palaeontological concepts in a simple format.
• Encourages inquiry-based learning through real-world science themes.
• Supports the development of chronological and scientific thinking.
• Builds reading comprehension of factual and descriptive texts.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into a unit on Earth and space science or history of Earth.
• Pair with rock or fossil kits for a hands-on investigation.
• Create a class rock or fossil museum with student labels and research.
• Use as a reference for writing a report or recount about a fossil discovery.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 5 years and up
• Format: 32-page paperback