The rock & gem book : ...and other treasures of the natural world / written by Dan Green.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465450708
- ISBN: 146545070X
- Physical Description: 208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Our rocky planet -- The rock cycle -- Rocks -- Minerals and gems -- Fossils -- Shells -- Famous treasures.
- Target Audience Note:
- IG1130L Lexile
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- Precious stones > Identification > Juvenile literature.
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Available copies
- 14 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 26 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV 549 GRE (Text) | 37810460012106 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Annie Hubbard McEachern Public Library | 549 GREEN (Text) | 34510610871228 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | j549 GRE (Text) | 0020660471093 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | YA 552 GRE (Text) | 540191011088143 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bryan Memorial Library | J 552 Gre (Text) | 810191001376480 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| C.B. Hildebrand Public Library | 552 GRE (Text) | 33557003981511 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | J549 Green (Text) | 33115007702670 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/31/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | J549 G (Text) | 31781063640567 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/07/2026 |
| Fairview Library | j549 GRE (Text) | 0020511052316 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Gilbert Patterson Memorial Library | 549 GREEN (Text) | 34510610871343 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
