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Author : Henry Russell,Chris Pellant
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1571455620
A look at 294 different rocks, minerals, and gemstones. Each entry describes where the material is found, what it is made of, and how it is used.
Author : Brown Reference Group, The,Henry Russell,Sally McFall
Publisher : Twayne Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1840440864
Imprint. Looks at 288 different rocks, minerals and gems, arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference. Each entry describes where the material is found, what it is made of, how it is used, and presents basic facts about its substance.
Author : Martin Holden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0816021775
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
Author : Petr Korbel,Milan Novák
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Crystallography
ISBN : 9036615062
A reference to more than six hundred minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465494511
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 : William L. Roberts,Thomas J. Campbell,George Robert Rapp
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1990-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:49015003028470
Contents: Preface; About the Photography; Introduction; Alphabetical Listing of Minerals. Completely revised and updated, this includes nearly 4,000 entries. Glossary. 48 pages of color, 45 line drawings, 104 halftones.
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395511372
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 : Randolph Lucas
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1993-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1555218776
Author : Nicola Cipriani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0760702918
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ROCKS AND MINERALS covers a large number of the more than 2,000 known mineralogical species, making the volume the perfect companion for those just beginning to explore the fascinating world of minerals.
Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1742459404
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 : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 0754815412
"How to find, identify and collect the world's most fascinating specimens, featuring over 800 stunning photographs and artworks." -- page 4 of cover.
Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 0681185813
Discusses the physical properties of various rocks and minerals and gives instructions for collecting and identifying specimens.
Author : John Farndon,Steve Parker
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 1780192312
This is a comprehensive reference to 700 minerals, rocks, plants and animal fossils from around the globe and how to identify them, with more than 2000 photographs and illustrations. It is an essential reference book for amateur geologists and palaeontologists, revealing how rocks and fossils form, sites and habitats, classification, and a photographic guide. Extensive illustrated directories feature profiles of over 700 rocks, minerals and plant and animal fossils, describing their qualities and properties, and specification factfiles. It features over 1200 photographs of rocks and fossils for easy identification plus more than 800 artworks, including timescales, structural artworks of rocks and minerals, and reconstructions of fossilized plants and animals. It includes detailed information on safe extraction, home testing techniques, safe cleaning and how to display specimens - all you need to build an impressive collection. Rocks, minerals and fossils have a timeless fascination. This expert book provides a complete reference for anyone interested in the earth sciences. The book's major feature is its two extensive visual directories - one on rocks and minerals and one on fossils - containing over 700 in-depth specimen profiles. Information boxes give facts and figures such as type and location, and artworks and reconstructions show the structure-type of rocks and how each fossil originally looked. It provides all the facts anyone needs about the hugely absorbing subjects of geology and paleontology. This impressive work is beautiful to look at and will engage every reader.
Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 0751344001
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 : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 0241228131
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.