Author : Henry Russell
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,20 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781571455628
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 : Martin Holden
Publisher :
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780816021772
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 37,99 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780395511374
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 : Petr Korbel
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Crystallography
ISBN : 9789036615068
A reference to more than six hundred minerals, with color photographs of each type and an explanation of their forms and properties.
Author : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,39 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9780241228135
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 : 48,69 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9780751344004
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 : 10,83 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465494510
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
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 23,62 MB
Release : 1990-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
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 : David C. Cook
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,53 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 9781782742593
With 300 entries, Minerals and Gemstones includes a colour photograph, and a key information table including specifications such as the colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and crystal system for each type of mineral and gemstone featured.
Author : Joel E. Arem
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 1977-01-01
Category : Precious stones
ISBN : 9780442203337
