This is much more than a kids book to help with a rock collection. My book of rocks and minerals is bursting with amazing stats, handy identification tips, and historical facts about what can be found below the earths surface. An informative guide to the world beneath our feet. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, dk s smithsonian handbook of rocks and minerals explains what rocks or minerals.
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The book is well written and easy to follow and understand. Rocks and minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. The dk handbook of rocks and minerals combines 600 vivid fullcolor photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. It is put forth in simple, nontechnical terms that the average person can easily read and understand.
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Color photos and concise descriptions introduce beginners to the subject. Native minerals, such as gold and copper, contain one chemical element. Written for children aged 9 and over, this bestselling book offers a unique view of earth, from igneous volcanic rocks. In the first few pages, there is a brief introduction to rock formation, geological maps and guidelines for carrying out geological fieldwork.
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Over long periods of time, many rocks change shape and type as they are transformed by wind, water, pressure, and heat. Thes is a nice basic reference book and a good size 8. Designed for beginning and experienced collectors alike, this guide explains what rocks and minerals are, how they. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A perfect first book for any child interested in starting their own rock and mineral collection, this is a fantastic introduction to the world of rocks. It contains detailed information, photographs and characteristics on over 500 rocks and. The definitive visual guide combines his knowledge with hundreds of stunning photos from the smithsonians extensive collections, making professionallevel knowledge accessible to readers of all experience levels. Perfect for budding geologists ages 69, this colorful reference book delves into more than 100 different types of rocks, minerals, gemstones, crystals, and fossils, explaining what each one is, how its formed, and how its been utilized throughout history. About rocks and minerals a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to rocks and minerals 600 incredible photos, precise annotations and detailed descriptions from the distinguishing features of rocks to which crystal system a mineral belongs to will help you identify different rocks and minerals quickly and easily. Geological map of the world showing volcano locations etc crystal models never used. Nature guide rocks and minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral. The new dk nature guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring fullcolor, detailed photographs, this.
With over one million copies sold, eyewitness rock and mineral is a comprehensive and visually stunning introduction into the subject. The text is well illustrated with 16 photographs of minerals and a total of 89 figures. Since february i started checking for this book to be available for the ipad. Earth find out amazing facts and try some quizzes all about planet earth, from the highest mountains to the longest rivers, the deepest oceans, and the largest deserts. A lecture course in minerals and rocks must be accompanied by a parallel sequence of practical classes where, for example, crystal structures, minerals and rock. Jan 01, 1997 dorling kindersley dk is a british multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. Packed with bitesized chunks of interactive information that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers. This book contains high quality pictures that allow you to see the finest details of the rocks.
As an aspiring geologist, a rockmineral guide is very important. This book is a 4 12 x 7 14 paperback with 401 pages. About the author dorling kindersley dk is a british multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. Incredible pictures, diagrams, and videos show you different types of volcanoes, what causes. The definitive visual guide combines his knowledge with hundreds of stunning photos from the smithsonians. Unearth the vast wealth of the rocks and minerals beneath our feet from their formation to their everyday uses symes, r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rocks, gems, and minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and soughtafter rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout north america. Students and even nongeologists who love science will enjoy this book. Buy rocks and minerals dk handbooks book online at best prices in india on. A mineral is a naturally occurring, solid, inorganic substance, which means it doesnt come from the remains of plants or animals.
Dorling kindersley s handbook of rocks and minerals is a more systematick approach to identification. Through an exciting mix of experiments, information, and handson projects, 58 year olds can investigate the intriguing world of rocks and minerals for themselves pack includes real rock and mineral specimens to start off a collection and a magnifying glass for examining finds the 32page dk finders paperback with 80 foil stickers helps to. Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, pocket genius. Unearth the vast wealth of the rocks and minerals beneath our feet from their formation to their everyday uses. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identific. This pocket sized field guide features over 100 of the most common and soughtafter rocks, gems and minerals in southern. Lava is molten rock that has reached the surface of the earth. Written for children aged 9 and over, this bestselling book offers a unique view of earth, from igneous volcanic rocks to rare gems and precious metals. Rocks has pictures of the three different types of rocks to help with classification. Rocks and minerals are mined to help make things around us, from the large stone slabs used in buildings to the tiny pieces of metal in phones and jewellery. Rocks and minerals is filled with information about characteristics, colors, unique attributes, and more, making it one of the clearest identification guides for rock and mineral.
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