Rocks category: 250 books

Cover of Rocks, Gems, and Minerals
by Garret Romaine
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks...
Cover of Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest
by Garret Romaine
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy...
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Rocks and Minerals

A Guide to Field Identification

by Charles A. Sorrell
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Covering rocks and minerals form around the world—from brilliant Brazilian Aquamarine to Wulfenite from Arizona's Red Cloud Mine—this unique guide was created by Charles A. Sorrell for the serious mineral enthusiast or rock collector. Rocks and...
Cover of Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
by Bruce Cairncross
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2011

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa is the first definitive field guide to document the common, rare and unusual rocks and minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and also southern Mozambique. Supported by more than 500 full-colour photographs, the...
Cover of Rocks
by John P Rafferty
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011

Often concealing millennia worth of Earth’s history, rocks seem to project an impression of durability and permanence that belies their transformation over time. Seen in all shapes and sizes and found in many of the planet’s ecosystems, rocks have been subject to various natural forces that have...
Cover of DK Adventures: Awesome Rocks
by Katy Lennon
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015

Look up close at rocks, minerals and sparkling gems to unravel the clues to classify and identify them. Find out how they were formed, where in the world they're found, and how to start your own rock collection. DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich...
Cover of What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
by Kathy Campbell
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015

This fact-filled resource explains metamorphic rocksthe different ways in which they are formed and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact metamorphism and shock metamorphism, for example. Plate tectonics is described, as is the formation of mountains. Gneiss, slate,...
Cover of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses

by Patti Polk
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2016

A rockhound's must-have resource! Easy to use and lavishly illustrated, this new and completely revised and expanded edition of Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. This guide takes you...
Cover of What Are Igneous Rocks?
by Jacob Steinberg
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015

Bursting volcanoes, cooling magma, crystals, and granite: this title covers everything igneous rock related. Written for a lower-elementary-level audience, the science behind the rock cycle and the formation of igneous rocks is presented in clear and easy-to-understand language. Special Think About...
Cover of Rocks and Minerals (Speedy Study Guide)
by Speedy Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2015

There are literally hundreds of different types of rocks and minerals. A study guide will help you differentiate between the many different types. Avid rock hounds and novice collectors alike will find a study guide helpful for identification of rocks and minerals. Pictures of the many different types...
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Rocks, Gems and Minerals

A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

by Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and...
Cover of Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals of southern Africa
by Bruce Cairncross
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2015

Southern Africa’s rocks span an enormous time period and the region boasts a wealth of mineral deposits. This handy pocket guide presents a selection of the most common, fascinating and important rock and mineral species to be found here. Each entry includes:  full-colour photographs  a concise...
Cover of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses

by Patti Polk
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2010

Three Guides in One! Identification, Values, Lapidary Uses Designed with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced collectors, Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals takes you from being just someone who appreciates rocks to a true "collector." • Easy-to-use,...
Cover of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses

by Patti Polk
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2012

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...
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