--- product_id: 100124329 title: "The Rock and Gem Book: And Other Treasures of the Natural World (DK Our World in Pictures)" price: "¥10093" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/100124329-the-rock-and-gem-book-and-other-treasures-of-natural store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # infographic-rich visuals 1200+ vivid images CGI fossil reconstructions The Rock and Gem Book: And Other Treasures of the Natural World (DK Our World in Pictures) **Price:** ¥10093 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💎 Unlock Earth's Hidden Treasures — See the World Like Never Before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rock and Gem Book: And Other Treasures of the Natural World (DK Our World in Pictures) - **How much does it cost?** ¥10093 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/100124329-the-rock-and-gem-book-and-other-treasures-of-natural) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Family & Future-Ready:** Perfect for curious kids aged 9-12 and a timeless gift that sparks lifelong exploration and collection. - • **Visual Treasure Trove:** Over 1,200 stunning, high-resolution images that bring Earth's natural wonders to life. - • **Fossil & Gem Expertise:** CGI reconstructions and detailed descriptions help distinguish minerals, fossils, and their real-world uses. - • **Infographic-Powered Learning:** Colorful diagrams and easy-to-digest text boxes make complex geology accessible and engaging. - • **Smithsonian-Backed Authority:** Created in partnership with The Smithsonian Institution for trusted, educational content. ## Overview The Rock and Gem Book is a visually stunning encyclopedia featuring over 1,200 detailed images and CGI reconstructions that explore rocks, gems, fossils, and shells. Designed for children aged 9-12 but captivating for all ages, it combines Smithsonian-backed expertise with infographic-rich layouts to make geology both accessible and inspiring. This essential guide not only educates but invites readers to start their own natural treasure collection, making it a perfect gift for the next generation of explorers. ## Description Packed with more than 1,200 incredible images you can discover the world’s most precious and fascinating objects, from rocks and gems to fossils and shells. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. The Rock and Gem Book is an indispensable guide to the natural world’s most remarkable treasures the book shows each rock, mineral, fossil, and shell in its natural form, as well as a wide range of everyday and unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy! This genius geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognize sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page - A highly visual approach to learning - An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes - CGI reconstructions show whole animals to help understand fossil fragments. - In association with The Smithsonian Institution Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. This captivating kids encyclopedia also includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Rock and Gem Book, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places. Review: Great illustrated book. - Is it complete of all the rocks and gems. Any I am satisfied. Review: A good choice! - Lovely and very informative book with high class pictures! I am very pleased with this! ## Features - DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 224,086 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 56 in Children's Books on Fossils 65 in Children's Books on Rocks & Minerals 288 in Children's Encyclopaedias & Subject Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,798 Reviews | ## Images ![The Rock and Gem Book: And Other Treasures of the Natural World (DK Our World in Pictures) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812jMeyVGKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great illustrated book. *by A***. on 14 September 2019* Is it complete of all the rocks and gems. Any I am satisfied. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good choice! *by H***H on 16 March 2026* Lovely and very informative book with high class pictures! I am very pleased with this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous Book *by L***K on 5 July 2026* My family adores this book. Got it on sale and I would absolutely recommend it. Gorgeous photos, lots to learn, it pulls you in again and again. This would be a delightful gift, alongside a mineral and rock set, for a child interested in these topics. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Rock and Gem Book: And Other Treasures of the Natural World (DK Our World in Pictures) - Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (DK Our World in Pictures) - The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table (DK Our World in Pictures) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/100124329-the-rock-and-gem-book-and-other-treasures-of-natural](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/100124329-the-rock-and-gem-book-and-other-treasures-of-natural) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*