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An anthology of rocks and minerals Cover Image Book

An anthology of rocks and minerals / written by Dr. Devin Dennie ; illustrated by Angela Rizza and Olivier Ribbe.

An anthology of rocks and minerals : (cover title)
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DK anthology of rocks and minerals (other title)
Dennie, Devin, Dr., (author.). Rizza, Angela, (illustrator.). Ribbe, Olivier, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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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Subject:
Rocks > Juvenile literature.
Minerals > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Handbooks and manuals.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 14 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Marion Library JUV 552 DEN (Text) 37810460005423 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -