Chris Pellant
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Description
"Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals' explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms"--Back cover.
6) Minerals
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Minerals come in a rainbow of colors-from the blue of azurite to the yellow of sulfur. Learn about the different types of minerals, each with its own special characteristics. This book includes a guide to help beginning collectors find and identify minerals.
8) Fossils
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces fossils, describing how they form, where they can be found, and how they can be displayed.
10) Rocks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces rocks, describing how they form, where they can be found, how they can be displayed, and how they are used in everyday life.
14) Rock & mineral
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Formats
Description
Learn amazing facts about rocks, gems, and the Earth itself.
15) The earth
Series
Pub. Date
[1992]
Description
Explores different aspects of the Earth, including its crust, plates, rocks, oceans, deserts, and climate.