Download or read book Ultimate Factivity Collection Rocks and Minerals written by Dorling Kindersley and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All new activity collection with the ultimate blend of facts and fun With Ultimate Factivity Collection Rocks and Minerals, learning has never been this fun! Engaging reference notes guide you through activities, while fun challenges and interesting puzzles are designed to inspire creativity. Packed with puzzles, games, doodles and over 500 stickers to accompany amazing facts and information. Dig up the Earth's hidden wonders, whether it's ancient rocks, glittering gems, or ancient ruins. From pharaohs and gemstones, to diamonds and golds there's something to interest everyone. Design your own crown, match the gemstones and find out who has the most treasure. The combination of fun activities and educational information will help improve your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills - and they'll have fun while doing it! Uncover your very own buried treasure with Ultimate Factivity Collection Rocks and Minerals.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook written by Devin Dennie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover everything you need to know about the incredible rocks, minerals, and gemstones of the natural world in this essential, fact-filled handbook. Unearth the wonderful world of marvellous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth's rocks and minerals. The latest title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series unravels a treasure trove of facts about the most fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems. Learn all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, what makes them unique. This ultimate kids' factbook includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks and minerals-their unique colors, characteristics, and attributes. With detailed photography and expert information, this book is perfect for young enthusiasts to learn all about remarkable natural objects to find, collect, and treasure! DK's Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook is ideal for sparking curiosity and is certain to amaze any budding geologist. So, if you love to know about volcanic rocks, tough granite, sparkling diamonds, and explosive Sulphur, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.
Download or read book Ultimate Explorer Field Guide Rocks and Minerals written by Nancy Honovich and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Find adventure! Go outside! Have fun! Be a rock hound!"--Cover.
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.
Download or read book Rocks Minerals written by Chris Pellant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text. Inside the pages of this comprehensive book about rocks and minerals, you’ll discover: • A clear visual key distinguishing different rocks and minerals to make identification easy and accurate • Entries that include at-a-glance technical details, for quick reference • Stunning photographs that show close-ups of key details and unique attributes • Highlights of the key features of minerals: chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture • Highlights of the key features of rocks: group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, classification, and fossils All you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals - and then some From igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks to sparkling minerals, SI Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals leaves no stone unturned. Over 600 high-quality photographs highlight over 500 rock or mineral's distinguishing features. Explore concise details about each rock or mineral's texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help you with accurate identification. Discover a mine of information at your disposal! Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this mineralogy book explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and what equipment is needed for specimen collection. It’s the ultimate gift for rock collectors - both beginners and enthusiasts, or anyone studying geology and earth sciences. Don’t stop exploring! Before you go, there are many more SI Handbooks to explore! Discover the cleanest-cut photographic field guide to over 130 gemstones from around the world in SI Handbooks: Gemstones. Learn all about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and the world they inhabited millions of years ago in SI Handbooks: Dinosaurs.
Download or read book Collecting Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Patti Polk and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Paul R. Shaffer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-04-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formerly titles "Rocks and Minerals" this handbook includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and descriptions of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the formation of rocks and minerals, the identification of specimens, and starting a rock and mineral collection.
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals for Kids Facts Photos and Fun Childrens Rock Mineral Books Edition written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Earth is home to hidden gems, rocks and other natural wonders. This workbook will showcase some of them in the hopes of inspiring the young to learn. By making this book very attractive, a child will learn to love and reap the benefits of reading. Secure a copy today!
Download or read book Ultimate Explorer Rocks and Minerals written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide to rocks and minerals will get kids outside to discover the amazing world underneath their feet.
Download or read book The how and why Wonder Book of Rocks and Minerals written by Nelson W. Hyler and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origin and kinds of rocks and minerals, the identification of specimens, and starting a rock and mineral collection.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals written by Frederick H. Pough and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes hundreds of minerals and lists their geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structure.
Download or read book The Rock and Gem Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 210 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 a 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 recognize 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.
Download or read book Rocks and Minerals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an eyewitness to the rocks and minerals beneath your feet, covering everything from volcanic rocks and shiny gemstones to ancient marble and fallen meteorites. Did you know that every rock is a combination of one or more minerals? Or that marble was first used in ancient Greece but still forms deep underground as you read this? Unearth the hidden treasures of the earth’s surface, and find out how they all came to be here. Almost 20,000 meteorites land on our planet every year, but what does a space rock actually look like? Find out how to spot and identify minerals and fossils, discover how crystals grow, and what you need to start your own collection. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: • A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! • Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists • Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines • Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Rocks & Minerals uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more rocks and minerals books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK rocks and minerals books”.
Download or read book Rock Collecting Book for Kids and Toddlers Geology Activity Book written by Black Rock Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Activity Book for getting your kid or toddler iniciated in the fascinating world of rock collecting while having fun outdoors and living countless adventures! Grab your backpack and your book and go exploring the wild to find the best rocks, minerals and gems out there! Contains: ♦ Perfect Interior to record your finds (Size, Shape, Colors, Place, Drawing, ...). ♦ 100 high quality white paper pages. ♦ First page to write name and age. ♦ Perfect travel size (8,5'' x 11''). ♦ Unique paperback cover. C ́mon, there ́s no time to waste indoors!
Download or read book An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how to identify, where to spot, and what to know about rocks, gems, and minerals with this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different specimens, An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals covers minerals that no collection would be complete without, including quartz, pyrite, moonstone, amethyst, lapis lazuli, and much more, as well as rock types that children will love spotting when they are out and about. Featuring photographs of striking specimens and illustrations by the artist behind DK’s best-selling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young rock and mineral enthusiasts.
Download or read book Rocks Minerals and Gems written by John Farndon and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate identification guide to hundreds of rocks, minerals and gems.
