{"product_id":"9781510231085","title":"The Secret Lives of Stones : Fascinating stories of gemstones, rocks and minerals","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Judah, Hettie \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFor National Curriculum Key Stage 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 25 September 2025 by Hachette Children's Group (Laurence King Publishing) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 64 pages\u003cbr\u003e297 x 232 x 13 | 596g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into a world of gemstones, rocks and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering geology, history, myth and folklore, renowned art-critic Hettie Judah brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Jennifer N R Smith. All stones have a story to tell - - stories that can teach us about the history of the planet and our own human past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUNTS BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56970095886717,"sku":"9781510231085","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/9781510231085.jpg?v=1758388242","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.live\/products\/9781510231085","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}