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

and 1 more

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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