Rocks, gems, and minerals / Trudi Strain Trueit.
| Author/creator |
Trueit, Trudi Strain |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York : Franklin Watts, ©2003. |
| Description | 63 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Watts library Watts library. ^A612965 |
| Contents | 1. World of wonders -- 2. Mineral magic -- 3. The circle of stone -- 4. Hot on the mineral trail -- 5. Where do you stand? |
| Abstract | Rocks, gems, and minerals are the basic things of which Earth is made. They are humanity's most important building materials and sources of energy and wealth. This book explores how heat, pressure, water, wind, and time combine to make these common, precious, and essential substances. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-56) and index. |
| LCCN | 2001007222 |
| ISBN | 053112195X |
| ISBN | 0531162419 (pbk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 552 T767R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |