A Handbook Of Rocks

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511

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My Book of Rocks and Minerals by Devin Dennie Pdf

A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us. Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them and where to find them. Dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You’ll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems! Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities like starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions. Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy-to-understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time. Rockin’ It With Stones And Minerals • Stunning high-quality photographs. • Inspiring activities for little Earth scientists. • Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395511372

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Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones by Walter Schumann Pdf

Contains descriptions and photographs of approximately six hundred minerals, rocks, and meteorites, providing information about the history, origin, structure, composition, properties, classification, and location of each specimen.

Author : Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351359184

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Practical Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals (1988) by Robert S. Carmichael Pdf

CRC Practical Handbooks are a series of single-volume bench manuals that feature a synthesis of the most frequently used, basic reference information. These highly abridged versions of existing CRC multi-volume Handbooks contain largely tabular and graphic data. They provide extensive coverage in a scientific discipline and enable quick, convenient access to the most practical reference information...on the spot! Leading professionals in their respective fields collaborated to provide individuals and institutions with an economical and easy-to-use source of classic reference information. The CRC Practical Handbook of PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of ROCKS and MINERALS, prepared by leaders in their specialties, has been constructed to serve as a convenient, compact, yet comprehensive source of basic information. The technical data have been compiled and selectively edited to provide an organized and definitive presentation of the physical properties of rocks and their constituent minerals. The format is primarily tabular and graphical, for easy reference and comparisons. There is also instructive textual material to present, explain, and clarify the data. This edited and abridged version of the CRC Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks, published in three volumes in 1982 - 1984, will serve as an easy-to-use source of current and useful reference information.

Author : Florence Bullough,Amy Ball
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781786038739

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The Rocking Book of Rocks by Florence Bullough,Amy Ball Pdf

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals in this stunning book. Discover space rocks, gemstones, metals, volcanoes, world wonders and more. With out-of-this-world artwork from Anna Alanko and expert content written by two geologists, this is the book all rock-crazy kids need.

Author : Claudia Martin
Publisher : QEB Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682971473

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My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems by Claudia Martin Pdf

What are rocks and minerals? Why are there so many different kinds? From the way that rocks are formed to identifying gem stones, My Little Book of Rocks provides the answers for budding geologists, using clear, concise text along with full color illustrations and photographs.

Author : P.J. Potts
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401539883

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A Handbook of Silicate Rock Analysis by P.J. Potts Pdf

without an appreciation of what happens in between. The techniques available for the chemical analysis of silicate rocks have undergone a revolution over the last 30 years. However, to use an analytical technique most effectively, No longer is the analytical balance the only instrument used it is essential to understand its analytical characteristics, in for quantitative measurement, as it was in the days of classi particular the excitation mechanism and the response of the cal gravimetric procedures. A wide variety of instrumental signal detection system. In this book, these characteristics techniques is now commonly used for silicate rock analysis, have been described within a framework of practical ana lytical aplications, especially for the routine multi-element including some that incorporate excitation sources and detec tion systems that have been developed only in the last few analysis of silicate rocks. All analytical techniques available years. These instrumental developments now permit a wide for routine silicate rock analysis are discussed, including range of trace elements to be determined on a routine basis. some more specialized procedures. Sufficient detail is In parallel with these exciting advances, users have tended included to provide practitioners of geochemistry with a firm to become more remote from the data production process. base from which to assess current performance, and in some This is, in part, an inevitable result of the widespread intro cases, future developments.

Author : David S. Whitley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 0742502562

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Handbook of Rock Art Research by David S. Whitley Pdf

While there has always been a large public interest in ancient pictures painted or carved on stone, the archaeological study of rock art is in its infancy. But intensive amounts of research has revolutionized this field in the past decade. New methods of dating and analysis help to pinpoint the makers of these beautiful images, new interpretive models help us understand this art in relation to culture. Identification, conservation and management of rock art sites have become major issues in historical preservation worldwide. And the number of archaeologically attested sites has mushroomed. In this handbook, the leading researchers in the rock art area provide cogent, state-of-the-art summaries of the technical, interpretive, and regional advances in rock art research. The book offers a comprehensive, basic reference of current information on key topics over six continents for archaeologists, anthropologists, art historians, and rock art enthusiasts.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1742459404

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Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon Pdf

The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......

Author : Discovery Channel (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1563318032

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Rocks and Minerals by Discovery Channel (Firm) Pdf

Plate tectonics and basic geological principles are made clear and accompanied by advice on choosing the right tools and techniques for uncovering, categorizing, and displaying rock and mineral samples. Included is a guide to 100 of the most common rocks and minerals. 300+ color photos.

Author : Samantha Sarles
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607655206

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Rock Art Handbook by Samantha Sarles Pdf

• With more than 30 step-by-step tutorials, this is the comprehensive rock art resource. • Covers many different craft techniques for decorating rocks: puffy paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gelatos, art pens, and more. • Parenting resource—Great craft for parents to do with kids. Cross-merchandizing opportunity with paints and pens. • The author’s rock doodling Facebook video has nearly 2 million views; her galaxy rock video has 500,000+. • Featured in a recent TODAY show report, “kindness rock” painting is a full-scale trend!

Author : Francis Birch,John Frank Schairer,Herbert Cecil Spicer
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
ISBN : 9780813720364

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Handbook of Physical Constants by Francis Birch,John Frank Schairer,Herbert Cecil Spicer Pdf

Author : James Furman Kemp
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1342336259

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A Handbook of Rocks, for Use Without the Microscope by James Furman Kemp Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 078940169X

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The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals by Chris Pellant Pdf

A comprehensive introduction explains how and where to find rocks and minerals, and makes identification of specimens simple.

Author : V. S. Vutukuri,R. D. Lama,S. S. Saluja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Rock mechanics
ISBN : UVA:X004316205

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Handbook on Mechanical Properties of Rocks by V. S. Vutukuri,R. D. Lama,S. S. Saluja Pdf

Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753460815

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My Best Book of Rocks and Fossils by Chris Pellant Pdf

This fact-filled, accessibly written book encourages young readers to start exploring our rocky world and discover the treasures that lie beneath our feet, from fascinating fossils to precious gemstones.