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Rock and Gem Book : And Other Treasures of the Natural World by DK (2016, Hardcover)
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Rock and Gem Book : And Other Treasures of the Natural World by DK (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10146545070X
ISBN-139781465450708
eBay Product ID (ePID)28038385409
Product Key Features
Book TitleRock and Gem Book : and Other Treasures of The Natural World
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicScience & Nature / Earth Sciences / Rocks & Minerals, Reference / Encyclopedias, Science & Nature / Fossils
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDk
Book SeriesDk Our World in Pictures Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight39.6 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2016-427656
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFourth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal552
SynopsisWhat is the difference between a rock and a gem? What makes the Hope Diamond so special? Why are some minerals fluorescent? Dig deep to find the answers in The Rock and Gem Book . Filled with over 1,200 stunning full-color photographs, The Rock and Gem Book is the perfect encyclopedia for young geologists to consult. Chapters are organized according to scientific classifications with straightforward explanations that bring each specimen to life. From the quartz in watches to the limestone in the Great Pyramids, the earth's natural treasures are used in architecture, art, and science. Get up close to diamonds, rubies, pearls, and sapphires, and study the different types of rocks, from granite to meteorites. Designed in DK's signature style, the pages are filled with highly visual spreads that show off the depth and unique quality of each gemstone, rock, and fossil. See the past with fossils, learn about the ocean through shells, and find out what makes gold so special in The Rock and Gem Book ., Packed with more than 1,200 incredible images you can discover the world's most precious and fascinating objects, from rocks and gems to fossils and shells. Earth's extraordinary minerals, gems, shells, and fossils are all on dazzling display in this essential visual encyclopedia for children. The Rock and Gem Book is an indispensable guide to the natural world's most remarkable treasures the book shows each rock, mineral, fossil, and shell in its natural form, as well as a wide range of everyday and unexpected objects in which they can be found Feast your eyes on the ultimate treasure trove that any pirate would envy! This genius geology book for kids has over 1200 stunning photographs that 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. Treasure seekers, get set to start your own collection with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page - A highly visual approach to learning - An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes - CGI reconstructions show whole animals to help understand fossil fragments. - In association with The Smithsonian Institution 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. This captivating kids encyclopedia also includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Rock and Gem Book, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.
LC Classification NumberQE392.2.G74 2016
