An anthology of rocks and minerals / written by Dr. Devin Dennie ; illustrated by Angela Rizza and Olivier Ribbe.
"Learn the names and features of rocks, minerals, and gems with this beautiful field guide. With notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 specimens, you'll soon be able to tell malachite from monazite and agate from amethyst. Sparkling finds from around the world are waiting just inside..."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593846148
- ISBN: 0593846141
- Physical Description: 127 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 22 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2024.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Minerals. What is a mineral? ; Types of minerals ; Talc ; Molybdenite ; Graphite ; Realgar ; Muscovite ; Sulfur ; Gypsum ; Stibnite ; Borax ; Halite ; Cinnabor ; Bismuth ; Artinite ; Galena ; Gold ; Lepidolite ; Vanadinite ; Calcite ; Pearl ; Wulfenite ; Serpentine ; Bornite ; Cerussite ; Baryte ; Jet ; Pentlandite ; Malachite ; Azurite ; Stilbite ; Chalcopyrite ; Fluorite ; Rhodochrosite ; Minerals that glow ; Wolframite ; Smithsonite ; Bastnaesite ; Apatite ; Fluorapophyllite ; Fluorapatite ; Monazite ; Chromite ; Uraninite ; Turquoise ; Opal ; Sodalite ; Skutterudite ; Rhodonite ; Hematite ; Magnetite ; Columbite ; Epidote ; Minerals in myth ; Labradorite ; Microcline ; Rutile ; Pyrite ; Jadeite ; Sperrylite ; Mining for minerals ; Olivine ; Quartz ; Amethyst ; Chalcedony ; Agate ; Zircon ; Garnet ; Beryl ; Topaz ; Corundrum ; Moissanite ; Diamond -- Rocks. what is a rock? ; How rocks change ; Sedimentary rocks ; Sandstone ; Siltstone ; Shale ; Conglomerate ; All about ores ; Limestone ; Dolomite ; Arkose ; Coal ; Igneous rocks ; Basalt ; Granite ; Gabbro ; Diorite ; Rhyolite ; Andesite ; Scoria ; Pumice ; Metamorphic rocks ; Slate ; Phyllite ; Gneiss ; Marble ; Quartzite ; Bauxite ; Rocks from space.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 7-9. DK Publishing
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- 14 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 24 total copies.
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| Marion Library | JUV 552 DEN (Text) | 37810460005423 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J 552 DEN (Text) | 50503300655315 | Juvenile Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Bunn Branch | J/552/Dennie (Text) | 72350000125597 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| Cleveland County Main Library | J 552 DEN (Text) | 22281500164304 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Comfort Public Library | J552 D (Text) | 39149003495009 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Emily Hill Library | JNF 552 DEN 2024 (Text) | 30372102089072 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | j552 DEN (Text) | 0020514183704 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | J552 D (Text) | 33258010453833 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Fairview Library | j552 DEN (Text) | 0020514130879 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/04/2026 |
| Gibsonville Public Library | J 552 Dennie Science & Technology (Text) | 30449000047772 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
