{"product_id":"9781510231085","title":"The Secret Lives of Stones : Fascinating stories of gemstones, rocks and minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Judah, Hettie \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 25\/09\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 64 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781510231085,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \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":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55674105954677,"sku":"9781510231085","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781510231085.jpg?v=1753435439","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781510231085","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}