The book that's online - with a dedicated website and all the latest links

All the latest information at your fingertips! e.explore: Rock and Mineral is a unique combination of a book and a website, created with Google (TM), the world's most popular search engine. Use the book to read all about mammals, then go online to the safe and secure website to discover more.

From rocks flung from erupting volcanoes to stalactites as old as the dinosaurs, explore the history of our planet.

Over 1,000 live and updated internet links give you all the latest information. Choose from hundreds of fantastic downloadable pictures, videos, animations, virtual tours, quizzes, realtime-reports and more.

Linked to the National Curriculum, it's perfect for projects, or just for fun, so homework need never be boring again. Get a sneak preview at www.rockandmineral.dke-explore.com.

This book features in the following series: Dk Online, E. Explore .

There are 96 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

John Farndon has written many books for children, specialising in popular science and astronomy. He has twice been shortlisted for the "Copus Science Book Prize. "