A Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Author : James Lagomarsino
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781407587479
Author : James Lagomarsino
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781407587479
Author : Sarah Garlick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 21,41 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1426212828
Illustrations and mineral hardness scale on endpapers.
Author : Sue Fuller
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 27,66 MB
Release : 1995-10-01
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9780140379051
Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,64 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9781770074439
Southern Africa's rocks span an enormous time period and the region boasts a wealth of mineral deposits. This handy pocket guide presents a selection of the most common, fascinating and important rock and mineral species to be found here. Each entry includes: full-colour photographs; a concise description; uses, both historic and current, and detailed information on where in the region species are found. The physical and diagnostic characteristics of each mineral are summarized in tinted panels, and handy icons show other important information at a glance. In addition, the rock section discus.
Author : Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 31,19 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781855853638
Author : David Cook
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 13,40 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9780752300092
Author : Charles Wesley Chesterman
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 37,68 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN :
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Author : Keith Lye
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811464413
Discusses the different kinds of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and their various uses.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,24 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465461906
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 : Hochleitner,
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 24,42 MB
Release : 1994-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
This Barron's guide is a new kind of book for identifying minerals, one that even beginners can use to make quick, sure identifications. The simple, easy-to-understand profiles are supplemented by sketches of crystals made by the author especially for this book and based on the most up-to-date crystallographic data. It is a field guide to mineral deposits, categorized by color and degree of hardness for fast, easy identification.