The rock & gem book : ...and other treasures of the natural world / written by Dan Green.
| Author/creator |
Green, Dan, 1975 June 20- author. |
| Other author/creator | Smithsonian Institution. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : DK Publishing, [2016] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2016 |
| Description | 208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Variant title | Rock and gem book |
| Series | DK 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 note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 9781465450708 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 146545070X (hardcover) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 552 G8211R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |