Rocks, Minerals and Gems by Farndon, John

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals...
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Author: John Farndon
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Rocks, Minerals and Gems by Farndon, John

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

$29.33

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

$29.33
Author: John Farndon
Format: Paperback
Language: English

This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a collection.

Packed with fun facts and practical activities, the book features high-definition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail.

Rocks, Minerals and Gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types -- from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. It describes fascinating facts and data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification.

Earth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems can be anywhere and everywhere in the world -- from riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields. The only equipment needed is a backpack, a smartphone and some good walking shoes -- and maybe a small bag to carry home the treasure.



Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Firefly Books
Published: 09/13/2016
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781770858688
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/2016 pg. 42

About the Author

John Farndon is the author of hundreds of books, including Stuff You Need to Know! and the award-winning Do Not Open! Many of his books focus on popular science, nature, and environmental issues. His Practical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals is widely used as a reference work by geologists.


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