Author: William Alexander DeerPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391444
Category : Feldspathoid
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Description based on: v. 3, published in 2003.
Rock-forming Minerals
Author: William Alexander DeerPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391444
Category : Feldspathoid
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Description based on: v. 3, published in 2003.
My Book of Rocks and Minerals
Author: Devin DenniePublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465494510
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
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.
National Geographic Kids Readers: Rocks and Minerals
Author: Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
Rocks and Minerals
Author: Caroline BinghamPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789497604
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Discusses how different rocks are formed, describes various types of metal, and provides both past and current uses of these materials.
Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Author: Walter SchumannPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395511374
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
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.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Author: Charles Wesley ChestermanPublisher: Knopf
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Donation.
Rocks and Minerals
Author: Ann SquirePublisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516269856
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems
Author: Claudia MartinPublisher: QEB Publishing
ISBN: 9781682971475
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Rocks & Minerals
Author: R. F. SymesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780789490810
Category : Mineralogy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.
Rock and Gem
Author: Ra BonewitzPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780751344004
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.