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The rock & gem book : ...and other treasures of the natural world Cover Image Book

The rock & gem book : ...and other treasures of the natural world / written by Dan Green.

Rock and gem book (other title)
DK Rock & gem book (other title)
DK Rock and gem book (other title)
DK Smithsonian rock & gem book (other title)
DK Smithsonian rock and gem book (other title)
Green, Dan, 1975- (author.). Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc. (Added Author). Smithsonian Institution. (Added Author).

Summary:

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.

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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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Subject:
Precious stones > Identification > Juvenile literature.
Minerals > Identification > Juvenile literature.
Rocks > Identification > Juvenile literature.
Precious stones > Juvenile literature.
Minerals > Juvenile literature.
Fossils > Juvenile literature.
Gems > Identification > Juvenile literature.
Gems > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

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Marion Library JUV 549 GRE (Text) 37810460012106 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 08/17/2026

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