In this question-and-answer adventure, kids can dig deep to discover all there is to know about the hidden gems of our own planet. What’s the difference between a rock and a mineral? What makes a gemstone a gemstone? Which minerals might they encounter every day without even knowing it? Unearth these answers within these pages!Learn all about rocks and minerals through more than 100 kid-friendly questions. Packed with fascinating facts. Illustrated with colorful, cartoony artwork. Jokes and puns sprinkled throughout. Quirky, colorful format. Question-and-answer format breaks down information into manageable chunks. Informal, kid-friendly language is breezy and fun. Sturdy hardcover binding. Book measures 6'' wide x 9'' high. 48 pages. Ages 7 and up.