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Rocks and minerals / [written and edited by Caroline Bingham].
| Author/creator | Bingham, Caroline, 1962- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st American ed. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : DK Pub., 2004. |
| Description | 48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Eye wonder Eye wonder. ^A566634 |
| Contents | Rocky earth -- Volcanic beginnings -- Making of a rock -- Igneous rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Metamorphic rock -- Rocks from space -- Hidden beauty -- Breakdown -- Carving a path -- Crystals -- What a gem! -- Precious metals -- Get that metal! -- Using rocks in art -- Rocks in history -- Building rocks -- Touch of mystery -- History in a rock -- Hunting for rocks -- What does it make? |
| Abstract | Discusses how different rocks are formed, describes various types of metal, and provides both past and current uses of these materials. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003016048 |
| ISBN | 0789498944 (ALB) |
| ISBN | 9780789498946 (ALB) |
| ISBN | 0789497603 |
| ISBN | 9780789497604 |
| ISBN | 1405300906 |
| ISBN | 9781405300902 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 549 B5133R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |