My Book of Rocks and Minerals

My Book of Rocks and Minerals
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 98
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ISBN-10 : 9781465494511
ISBN-13 : 1465494510
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis My Book of Rocks and Minerals by : Devin Dennie

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.

The Complete Book of Minerals for Health

The Complete Book of Minerals for Health
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 534
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ISBN-10 : 0878573607
ISBN-13 : 9780878573608
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Book of Minerals for Health by : Sharon Faelten

Drawing on recent research, this comprehensive guide explains the functions of twenty-two minerals essential for health and provides tables listing the best food sources of minerals and more than one hundred recipes

The Book Of Minerals

The Book Of Minerals
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Publisher : Dalcassian Publishing Company
Total Pages : 339
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ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis The Book Of Minerals by : Albertus Magnus

National Geographic Kids Readers: Rocks and Minerals

National Geographic Kids Readers: Rocks and Minerals
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781426310386
ISBN-13 : 1426310382
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis National Geographic Kids Readers: Rocks and Minerals by : Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems
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Publisher : QEB Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1682971473
ISBN-13 : 9781682971475
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems by : Claudia Martin

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.

Minerals of the World

Minerals of the World
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages : 236
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ISBN-10 : 9781402753398
ISBN-13 : 140275339X
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Minerals of the World by : Walter Schumann

It's the classic work revised and updated! Identify over 500 of the most collectible minerals quickly and easily with this fully photographed field guide. And this new reissue makes identification easier, with new cleavability ratings for each entry alongside the handy classifications based on streak colour, Mohs' hardness and specific gravity. A complete introductory discussion of mineral forms and properties explains the essential criteria for recognition, and each of the hundreds of minerals (from Ankerite to Zinwaldite) is accompanied by information on its fracture, luster, chemical formula, aggregates, distinguishing characteristics and localities.

Mineralogy of Arizona, Fourth Edition

Mineralogy of Arizona, Fourth Edition
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Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Total Pages : 745
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ISBN-10 : 9780816543571
ISBN-13 : 0816543577
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Mineralogy of Arizona, Fourth Edition by : Raymond W. Grant

Completely revised and expanded, this fourth edition covers the 986 minerals found in Arizona, showcased with breathtaking new color photographs throughout the book. The new edition includes more than 200 new species not reported in the third edition and previously unknown in Arizona. Chapters in this fourth edition of Mineralogy of Arizona cover gemstones and lapidary materials, fluorescent minerals, and an impressive catalog of mineral species. The authors also discuss mineral districts, including information about the geology, mineralogy, and age of mineral occurrences throughout the state. The book includes detailed maps of each county, showing the boundaries and characteristics of the mineral districts present in the state. Arizona’s rich mineral history is well illustrated by the more than 300 color photographs of minerals, gemstones, and fluorescent minerals that help the reader identify and understand the rich and diverse mineralogy of Arizona. Anyone interested in the mineralogy and geology of the state will find this the most up-to-date compilation of the minerals known to occur in Arizona.

The World's Finest Minerals and Crystals

The World's Finest Minerals and Crystals
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Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822021420369
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis The World's Finest Minerals and Crystals by : Peter Bancroft

Rare specimens of minerals and crystals from private and public collections are depicted in color plates and descriptive notes.

Rocks & Minerals

Rocks & Minerals
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0789490811
ISBN-13 : 9780789490810
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Rocks & Minerals by : R. F. Symes

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals
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Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0545202051
ISBN-13 : 9780545202053
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Rocks and Minerals by : Melvin Berger

Let's face it, kids love to ask and answer questions, which is why the Scholastic True or False series is packed full of fun questions like "Do diamonds really come from coal?" Kids will read the question on the right-hand page and then flip it over to find out the answer. It's the truth-the Scholastic True or False series is a hit!