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The Rock and Gem Book

Author : Dan Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780241228135
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book The Rock and Gem Book written by Dan Green and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Rock and Gem

Author : Ra Bonewitz
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780751344004
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (44 download)

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Book Synopsis Rock and Gem by : Ra Bonewitz

Download or read book Rock and Gem written by Ra Bonewitz and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

My Book of Rocks and Minerals

Author : Devin Dennie
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465494510
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book My Book of Rocks and Minerals written by Devin Dennie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Rocking Book of Rocks

Author : Florence Bullough
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN 13 : 1786038730
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The Rocking Book of Rocks written by Florence Bullough and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn everything you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals in this stunning book. Discover space rocks, gemstones, metals, volcanoes, world wonders and more. With out-of-this-world artwork from Anna Alanko and expert content written by two geologists, this is the book all rock-crazy kids need.

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Australian Geographic
ISBN 13 : 9781742459400
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (594 download)

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Download or read book Rocks, Minerals and Gems written by John Farndon and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......

Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 074404670X
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: 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. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.

My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Author : Claudia Martin
Publisher : QEB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781682971475
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book My Little Book of Rocks, Minerals and Gems written by Claudia Martin and published by QEB Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Gem

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465462120
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Book Synopsis Gem by : DK

Download or read book Gem written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals

Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
ISBN 13 : 9780753466148
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals written by Simon Basher and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.

Crystal & Gem

Author : R. F. Symes
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789465740
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (657 download)

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Book Synopsis Crystal & Gem by : R. F. Symes

Download or read book Crystal & Gem written by R. F. Symes and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In association with the Natural History Museum."

Maker Lab Light Up Agate Gem Collection

Author : Editors of Klutz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781338702262
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Maker Lab Light Up Agate Gem Collection written by Editors of Klutz and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the stone-cold facts on rocks! Packed with 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals, this is the perfect kit to start or expand a rock collection. Build a color-changing light-up display with an agate slice: use it as a lamp, or study the stones up close with the included magnifying glass. Learn fun facts about each rock in the fully colored 32-page book including 6 experiments and activities with easy-to-find ingredients from home. Need to Know: 32-page book with details on every rock included, plus 6 additional activities, promotes earth science and the study of minerals. 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals from rainbow-flecked crystal opal to metallic gold radial pyrite. Use the color changing display light to make a shining crystal agate slice lamp. 3AA batteries not included Comes with: Blue Agate Slice + 28 new rocks, materials to build a display light, magnify glass

Absolute Expert: Rocks and Minerals

Author : Ruth Strother
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
ISBN 13 : 1426332793
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Absolute Expert: Rocks and Minerals written by Ruth Strother and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Information about rocks and minerals for children"--

Rocks & Minerals

Author : R. F. Symes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780789490810
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Rocks & Minerals written by R. F. Symes and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Rock and Fossil Hunter

Author : Ben Morgan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781484446591
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book Rock and Fossil Hunter written by Ben Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an explorer of the rock & fossil world. Discover the wonderful world of rocks and fossils with more than 30 easy-to-do fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts.

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440215308
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use, quick reference format arranged by category and color of stone • Covers both lapidary and mineral display materials • Provides values and tips for locating, buying and collecting • Includes organics such as amber, bone, coral, pearl and shell • Lists chemical group, system, hardness, opacity, fracture, specific gravity and more • Contains more than 650 full-color photos • Foreword by Johann Zenz, world renowned agate expert, author and lecturer

Lapidary for Beginners

Author : Edward Fletcher
Publisher : Blandford
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Lapidary for Beginners written by Edward Fletcher and published by Blandford. This book was released on 1984 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

STEM Gems

Author : Stephanie Espy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997533705
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (337 download)

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Download or read book STEM Gems written by Stephanie Espy and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of seeing the same careers foisted upon women in TV, movies and magazines? Chemical engineer Stephanie Espy, a graduate of MIT, UC Berkeley and Emory University, tells the stories of 44 inspiring women in STEM to show girls and young women around the world a new set of women heroes to look up to.The statistics for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers are just plain sad. In recent years, fewer than 20% of college graduates in engineering and computer science were women. While stereotypes pervade about women in these fields, the truth is that most girls have never even heard of these careers and are not aware of the wide range of options that exist.In STEM Gems, you and your daughter, niece, neighbor, friend or student will discover: The stories of 44 inspiring women in diverse STEM fields and how they made it; The challenges these incredible women faced in pursuit of their dreams; The tremendous accomplishments these Gems have achieved in their respective STEM fields; Advice on how to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers; Actionable steps girls and young women can take right now to set themselves up for success; What girls and young women can expect in a promising STEM career, and much, much more!Through the powerful stories of the STEM Gems in this book, girls and young women will have their pick of current role models of various ages, ethnicities and job types. And through the eight chapters that outline actionable steps, girls and young women will learn what they can do right now, today, to set themselves up for success and to create their own unique paths. STEM Gems is relatable, encouraging and inspiring, demonstrating the limitless possibilities for the next generation of women.