Rock Gem

Author : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 0241228131

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The Rock and Gem Book by Dan Green Pdf

Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognise sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks, and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.

Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 0751344001

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Rock and Gem by Ra Bonewitz Pdf

From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 51,6 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 : Editors of Klutz,Klutz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1338702262

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Maker Lab Light Up Agate Gem Collection by Editors of Klutz,Klutz Pdf

Get the stone-cold facts on rocks! Packed with 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals, this is the perfect kit to start or expand a rock collection. Build a color-changing light-up display with an agate slice: use it as a lamp, or study the stones up close with the included magnifying glass. Learn fun facts about each rock in the fully colored 32-page book including 6 experiments and activities with easy-to-find ingredients from home. Need to Know: 32-page book with details on every rock included, plus 6 additional activities, promotes earth science and the study of minerals. 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals from rainbow-flecked crystal opal to metallic gold radial pyrite. Use the color changing display light to make a shining crystal agate slice lamp. 3AA batteries not included Comes with: Blue Agate Slice + 28 new rocks, materials to build a display light, magnify glass

Author : * Klutz Editors,Klutz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1338575724

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Klutz Maker Lab: Rocks, Gems and Geodes by * Klutz Editors,Klutz Pdf

The colourful rocks you explore with this kit will open up the world of earth science and geology! Kick-start your very own rock collection with the 36 stones. Then use the included crystal powder and mold to grow a geode formation. Collect rocks and conduct experiments, such as a scratch test and float test, to discover their hidden properties. You'll even learn how to make your very own rock tumbler. Use the fact-filled book to keep exploring the world around you! Comes with: 36 rocks, display tray, crystal powder, geode mold, plaster, magnifying glass

Author : Ruud Stelten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9088907900

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From Golden Rock to Historic Gem by Ruud Stelten Pdf

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 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 : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744046700

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Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals by DK Pdf

Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780744088151

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Rock & Gem by DK Pdf

Your compact guide to more than 450 rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossils Explore the treasures of the Earth—sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and age-old fossils—with this illustrated guide that's sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist. From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of Earth's geological riches. Also included is a focused look at other precious materials often prized for their beauty, such as amber, coral, ivory, and fossils. Learn how to identify more than 450 rock and gem specimens through stunning photographs and detailed characteristics. Discover more about rocks and gems through folklore and historical artifacts and find out the fascinating stories behind some of the amazing natural treasures, including the Hope Diamond and the Great Mogul emerald. It also contains information on polishing and displaying your finds to further equip you with all the knowledge needed to delve into the arena of rock and mineral collecting. Rocks & Gems was produced in association with the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the world's largest museum complex, ensuring the guide's accuracy.

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440215308

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Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals by Patti Polk Pdf

Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • Covers both lapidary and mineral display materials • Provides values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Includes organics such as amber, bone, coral, pearl and shell • Lists chemical group, system, hardness, opacity, fracture, specific gravity and more • Contains more than 650 full-color photos • Foreword by Johann Zenz, world renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465455321

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The Rock and Gem Book by DK Pdf

Dig deep to discover our rocky planet, packed with natural wonders. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on a dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy. More than 1,000 stunning photographs showcase rocks and gems in glorious detail, ensuring you can recognize sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl. The unique qualities of each eye-catching material are described in-depth, together with their broad range of uses in art, industry, architecture, and science. Keep your eyes open for rainbow rocks, fluorescent minerals, priceless diamonds, and meteor showers on your geological journey of discovery. Meet dinosaurs in the prehistoric period to understand how fossils form, join the pyramid builders of ancient Egypt to investigate the limestone bricks and take a dip in the ocean on the hunt for clams, cowries, and cockles. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with The Rock and Gem Book.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780744084870

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Gem by DK Pdf

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

Author : Simon Basher,Dan Green
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753466147

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Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals by Simon Basher,Dan Green Pdf

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241425848

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Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds by DK Pdf

From the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, this beautiful children's guide is a must-have for any budding botanist or plant lover. We can't live without plants. We need them for food, shelter, even the air we breathe, yet we know surprisingly little about them. Why do thistles bristle with spines? How do some plants trap and eat insects? Did you know there are trees more than 5,000 years old? Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds explores the mysterious world of plants to find the answers to these and many more questions. This picture-packed encyclopedia shows a wonderful variety of plants, from fantastic ferns to spiky cacti. It explores the diverse habitats of plants, herbs and spices that make our food tasty, and even how astronuats grow plants in space. It also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly weird and wonderful plants, including leaves that are home to frogs, orchids that look like parrots, and seeds that spin like helicopters. So open this fascinating ebook and find out more about the amazing world of trees, leaves, flowers, and seeds.

Author : Ben Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1484446593

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Rock and Fossil Hunter by Ben Morgan Pdf

Become an explorer of the rock & fossil world. Discover the wonderful world of rocks and fossils with more than 30 easy-to-do fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts.