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| Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals (Smithsonian Handbooks)
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Edition: 1st
Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher: DK ADULT
Release Date: 2002-09-01
ISBN-10: 0789491060
ISBN-13: 9780789491060
List Price: $20.00
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The Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full--color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and distinguishing features. Color--coded bands provide a clear, at--a--glance facts for quick reference. In addition, each mineral entry features an illustration showing the crystal system to which the mineral belongs. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. To help in the initial stages of rock identification, a clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms
DK, I love you
| Customer Rating: | | Great book. As an amateur rock hound, this book gives me lots of pretty pictures to look at. I have most of DK's books in every subject that interests me. They're all a home run in my book. I love this publisher. |
Rocks and Minerals
| Customer Rating: | | Good Rock Hound reference book. References about all of the named materials that one would like to look up.Presents loads of photographs of raw material as well as finished gemstones and cabochons. |
Good size and packed with info
| Customer Rating:  | | I am enjoying this book and its the perfect size for a purse or front pocket of bag. |
Rocks and Minerals
| Customer Rating: | | Great Book...full of useful information. The pictures really give you an indepth but brief description of the item discussed. This book is absolutely essential to the amature hobby collectors out there. |
Clear & Beautifully Presented
| Customer Rating: | I bought this for my 7-yr. old daughter - budding rock hound and naturalist! Like other DK books, the photography is luscious and the layout is casual and very inviting - full of beautiful images.
It provides a great overview of rocks and minerals, including tools used to find them, the different characteristics and where specific types of rocks and minerals can be found. It also provides detailed "specifics" such as classification, occurence and cleavage - as appropriate.
This is a thoroughly engaging book for all ages and it is highly recommended. |
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