Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher :
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 49,49 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Minerals
ISBN :
Explore geology and find out some incredible facts in this book. Each of the 100 subjects covered have 10 key facts accompanied by detailed artwork and photography.
Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : Miles Kelly Publishing
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 29,12 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781842366899
"1000 Things You Should Know About Rocks & Minerals is a fantastic reference resource. Each of the 100 subjects are covered in 10 key facts and accompanied by detailed artwork and photography. Explore geology and find out some incredible facts."--Back cover.
Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher :
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,24 MB
Release : 2005-01
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781842365960
1000 facts on rocks and minerals.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 28,95 MB
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744095689
Unearth the wonderful world of marvelous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth’s rocks and minerals. Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world. This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colors, crystal shapes, and the materials it’s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologists This fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones, living gems, and more. - Bold photographs showing more than 200 rocks and minerals in great detail, including natural sites and buildings like Mount Rushmore, the Atacama Desert, and the Taj Mahal. -Each double page feature includes stat boxes, annotations, and mind-boggling facts to help children become true rockhounds. With this highly engaging geology book, children can identify different colors, crystal shapes and the materials different rocks are made of. The handbook style format allows children to be introduced to the topic of rocks and minerals in a way that is detailed, without being overwhelming or talking down to them. About the series DK’s Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 6+ interested in the world around them. If you liked Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, then you’ll love Animal Ultimate Handbook and learning about the Earth’s wildlife, or Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook and exploring the prehistoric world.
Author : Anne Richards
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 39,70 MB
Release : 2017-12-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781981521364
National Learning Association presents: ROCKS AND MINERALS Are your children curious about Rocks and Minerals? Would they like to know what rocks are? Have they learnt what a gemstone is or what a mineralogist does? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: ROCKS AND MINERALS will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. National Learning Association provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of National Learning Association EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: ROCKS AND MINERALS book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- What are Rocks? Chapter 2- What are Metamorphic Rocks? Chapter 3- What are Igneous Rocks? Chapter 4- What is Sedimentary Rock? Chapter 5- What is a Rock Cycle? Chapter 6- What are Space Rocks? Chapter 7- What is a Mineral? Chapter 8- What are the Characteristics of Minerals? Chapter 9- What are the Properties of Minerals? Chapter 10- What are the Two Main Groups that Minerals are Divided Into? Chapter 11- What are Some of the Main Non-Silicates? Chapter 12- What is a Gemstone? Chapter 13- What is Feldspar? Chapter 14- What is Quartz? Chapter 15- What is Olivine? Chapter 16- What is Muscoviite? Chapter 17- What is Biotite? Chapter 18- What is Calcite? Chapter 19- What is Magnetite? Chapter 20- What Does a Mineralogist Do?
Author : Simon & Schuster
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 36,88 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780671244170
An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations—600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections—one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.
Author : Sean Callery
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,69 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Igneous rocks
ISBN : 9781422220054
Originally published: Great Bardfield, Essex: Miles Kelly Pub., 2009.
Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,18 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 : John Farndon
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781902947341
Facts about space, planet Earth, animals, and the human body.
Author : Sue Fuller
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,37 MB
Release : 2003-01
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9780751344196
Small on size, but big on answers, this text gives information on all kinds of rocks and minerals. Find out about bendy rocks and discover what mineral, other than lead, is used in pencil lead.
