The rock & gem book
...and other treasures of the natural world
First American edition.
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Author
Contributions
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc - Contributor
- Smithsonian Institution - Contributor
Publication
2016 - Dorling Kindersley Limited, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
52,000 words, Guess
Page Count
208 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiverockgembookandot0000gree
- ISBN-10146545070X
- ISBN-139781465450708
- OCLC Control Number923556005
- Better World Books9781465450708
and 1 more
- Open LibraryOL27213227M
Classifications
- DDC549
- DDC552
- LCCQE392.2 .G74 2016
and 2 more
- LCCQE392.2.G74 2016
- LCCQE392.2
Alternate Titles
- Rock and gem book
Description
The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.
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