The Cabinet of Curiosities: Secrets of Rocks, Minerals & Gems

Join 10-year-old Curio as she opens more glowing drawers in the magical antique cabinet and tumbles through time to discover the surprising stories behind the rocks, minerals, and gems we see and pick up every day!

From the long journey of sand and why diamonds sparkle, to how fossils tell tales of the past, the magic of clay, the secret life of soil, seashells and their ocean homes, the rainbow in rocks (quartz and crystals), the journey of a pebble, why gold has always been special, and volcanoes and the rocks they create — each short, wonder-filled story reveals how these everyday stones and minerals have shaped our tools, buildings, technology, and understanding of Earth’s history.

Written with gentle humour and “Wow!” moments, inspired by James Burke’s Connections. Perfect for curious kids aged 7–12, bedtime read-aloud, and sparking big questions about the ground beneath our feet.

Inside Book 6 you’ll find 10 captivating stories:

• The Story of Sand
• Why Diamonds Sparkle
• How Fossils Tell Tales of the Past
• The Magic of Clay
• The Secret Life of Soil
• Seashells and Their Ocean Homes
• The Rainbow in Rocks – Quartz and Crystals
• The Journey of a Pebble
• Why Gold Has Always Been Special
• Volcanoes and the Rocks They Create

Open the next drawer… hold on tight… the secrets of rocks, minerals & gems are waiting!

The ordinary is extraordinary — welcome back to The Cabinet of Curiosities.