National Geographic Pocket Guide To Rocks And Minerals Of North America

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : Charles Wesley Chesterman,National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822002096212

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Charles Wesley Chesterman,National Audubon Society Pdf

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Author : Sarah Garlick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781426212826

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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America by Sarah Garlick Pdf

Illustrations and mineral hardness scale on endpapers.

Author : Frederick H. Pough
Publisher : Boston : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Mineralogy, Determinative
ISBN : UOM:39076001888333

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A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Frederick H. Pough Pdf

A guidebook to rocks and minerals.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0394757947

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Familiar Rocks and Minerals by National Audubon Society Pdf

Cover title: Familiar rocks and minerals, North America.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744046700

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Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals by DK Pdf

Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals profiles nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, and tells what they are made of, how they are formed and what they are used for. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493046850

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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains by Garret Romaine Pdf

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.

Author : David Lambert
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Earth sciences
ISBN : 9781438130057

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The Field Guide to Geology by David Lambert Pdf

Presents an illustrated field guide to geology that explains the evolution of the Earth.

Author : James Lagomarsino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1407587471

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A Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals by James Lagomarsino Pdf

Author : Simon & Schuster
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0671244175

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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Simon & Schuster Pdf

An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations—600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections—one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.

Author : Bland Crowder
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426214752

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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Trees and Shrubs of North America by Bland Crowder Pdf

Provides information on over 160 tree and shrub species native to North America, including the Fraser fir, northern red oak, and saw palmetto.

Author : Catherine H. Howell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781426212819

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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of North America by Catherine H. Howell Pdf

With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska. To help with identification, each of the 160 entries has both a color photograph showing the plant in context and a color illustration showing the blossom close-up. This book is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in learning how to identify wildflowers.

Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Nature Guide
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Geology
ISBN : 1405375868

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Rocks and Minerals by Ra Bonewitz Pdf

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Author : Catherine H. Howell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781426217852

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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Night Sky of North America by Catherine H. Howell Pdf

A field guide to help backyard explorers, hikers, and nature lovers discover and identify North America's diverse community of reptiles and amphibians.

Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753460815

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The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks & Minerals 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.