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Work InformationRocks, Minerals, and Gems: The Definitive Visual Catalog of the Treasure Beneath Your Feet by Sean Callery
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"This book contains a collection of colorful examples of rocks, minerals, and gems, all clearly identified with color photographs. It includes unusual facts and essential data panels that give geological information and uses"-- No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)552Natural sciences and mathematics Earth sciences & geology Lithology; PetrographyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Designed for the middle grades, this photo-rich informational book features major sections on minerals, rocks, and gems. After a gallery to kickoff the section, each two-page spread explores a particular item such as copper or limestone. In some cases, the pages provide in-depth scientific information along with popular examples. Throughout the book, the author has woven in fascinating stories set in locations around the world. The book concludes with a glossary and index.
Librarians will find that young people enjoy browsing this book as well as using it as a reference work.
Published by Scholastic on July 26, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher. ( )