GeoSafari Rock, Mineral and Fossil Collections: Complete Rock, Mineral and Fossils Collection Rating :
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Budding geologists will love it
By illnoise
I couldn't imagine most kids getting all that excited about a box of rocks, but my 8-year-old daughter is totally fascinated by geology and she just about lost her mind when she opened these on Christmas morning.
I'm no geologist, but the samples seemed pretty high quality, sure a lot of them just look like driveway gravel at first, but on closer inspection, there's quite a variety and they're a great reference to compare to other rocks you may find in nature. (I'm saying "rocks" but also fossils and minerals, of course)
The booklets are pretty light on info and I wish the stickers were color-coded to the boxes and, well, stickier, you'll probably need to be careful about not mixing the samples up, especially between boxes, but even my daughter is like "DUH, dad, that one's IGNEOUS, it goes in here," so what do I know, ha.
I'd recommend a geology book or two and a cheap jeweler's loupe to really get the most out of these.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
where is the rest of the order?
By Deb
I ordered the collection of rocks, minerals and fossils. I received one box. Emailed Best Service Stores. They did respond the first time, asked that I ship the one box back and then they would send out new order. Emailed Amazon, they could not find the order. I ordered it for a birthday present. I asked Best Service Stores if they could send out the rest. Have not heard back from them. Total rip off!
7 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
a great gift for my 7 year old nephew
By Adam S.
It was a little on the pricey side but it was worth it. My 7 year old nephew loves it. I got this for his birthday not knowing if he would like and it was a huge hit. Hope this helps
Product Description
Includes all of the Collections below: Fossils Collection, Igneous Rock Collection, Metamorphic Rock Collection, Mineral Collection, and Sedimentary Rock Collection. EI-5204 Fossils Collection. Hold a 70-million-year-old fossil in your hand! Set includes 9 fascinating fossils. EI-5205 Igneous Rock Collection. Igneous rocks are produced by hot volcanic magma action. Set includes 12 exotic rock specimens. EI-5206 Metamorphic Rock Collection. Metamorphic rocks are transformed by intense heat and pressure. Set includes 12 specimens. EI-5207 Mineral Collection. Minerals combine with each other to make rocks. Set includes 12 specimens. EI-5208 Sedimentary Rock Collection Centuries in the making, sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of deposited matter. Set includes 12 specimens.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #189036 in Toys & Games
- Brand: Educational Insights
- Model: 5210
- Released on: 2008-02-22
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.40" h x6.00" w x10.10" l,2.85 pounds
Features
- Authentic rocks, fossils, and minerals, for study and fun
- It contains 57 specimens
- It includes five - color identification charts, self - adhesive labels, storage trays, and information guides
- It features large, beautiful, handpicked specimens
- Hold a 70 - million - year - old fossil in your hand
