Bibliograph

Rocks & minerals, written by Dr. R.F. Symes and the staff of the Natural History Museum, London

Type

Label

Rocks & minerals, written by Dr. R.F. Symes and the staff of the Natural History Museum, London

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rocks & minerals

Oclc number

1273560742

Responsibility statement

written by Dr. R.F. Symes and the staff of the Natural History Museum, London

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

Summary

"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made." -- Back cover

Table Of Contents

Our rocky planet -- Rocks and their minerals -- Rock formation -- Weathering and erosion -- Rocks on the seashore -- Igneous rock -- Volcanic rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Limestone -- Metamorphism -- Marble -- The first flint tools -- Rocks as tools -- Pigments -- Building stones -- The story of coal -- Fossils -- Space rocks -- Minerals -- Crystals -- Crystal growth -- The properties of minerals -- Gemstones -- Other gems -- Ore minerals -- Precious metals -- Cutting and polishing -- Starting a collection -- Did you know? -- Rock or mineral? -- Find out more -- Glossary

Target audience

pre adolescent

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Rocks and mineralsEyewitness rocks & mineralsEyewitness rocks and minerals

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