The rock & gem book : ...and other treasures of the natural world / written by Dan Green.

Author/creator Green, Dan author.
Other author Smithsonian Institution.
Format Book
EditionFirst American edition.
PublicationNew York : DK Publishing, [2016]
Copyright Date©2016
Description208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Precious stones--Identification. --Juvenile literature.
Rocks--Identification. --Juvenile literature.
Minerals--Identification. --Juvenile literature.
Gems--Identification. --Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Minerals--Juvenile literature.
Fossils--Juvenile literature.
Precious stones--Juvenile literature.

Variant title Rock and gem book
SeriesDK Smithsonian
Contents Our rocky planet -- The rock cycle -- Rocks -- Minerals and gems -- Fossils -- Shells -- Famous treasures.
Abstract The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.
General noteIncludes index.
ISBN9781465450708 (hardcover)
ISBN146545070X (hardcover)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 552 G8211R ✔ Available Place Hold