Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner
Summary: An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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Summary: An introduction to rocks and minerals that features color photographs and facts about the world, the life and death of rocks, and gems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 TomJohnson, Lars W.
Summary: "Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you've ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a 'gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You've already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 563.6 JOHPellant, Chris
Summary: "Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 PELWilson, Wendell E.
Contents: Introduction : the mineral collection of the Houston Museum of Natural Science / Joel A. Bartsch, Wendell E. Wilson and Mark Mauthner -- The discerning eye : what makes a mineral collectible? / Wendell E. Wilson -- Plates / Wendell E. Wilson and Joel A. Bartsch -- The paths of discovery : from the mine to the museum / Wendell E. Wilson -- A royal passion : a history of aristocratic mineral...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Mineralogical Record, in association with H.N. Abrams 2004
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 549.074 WILCrane, Cody
Summary: What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 CRAGreen, Dan
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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016
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Summary: "Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J553 DALPellant, Chris.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 PellantDiNicolantonio, James
Summary: "We all know the dangers of sugar and salt: but the danger attributed to the second white crystal has more to do with getting too little of it, not too much. A leading cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy overturns conventional thinking about salt and explores instead the little-understood importance of it, the health dangers of having too little, and how salt can actually...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.2 DINDonohue, Moira Rose
Summary: Featuring more than two hundred photos, this interactive introduction to the Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells is filled with fascinating facts as well as breathtaking natural sites.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: Learn what rocks are made of and learn geologists use rocks and minerals to learn about the Earth's history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552.0078 HANO'Neal, Claire.
Summary: Discusses soil composition and earth's geology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mitchell Lane Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552.0078 ONESymes, R. F
Summary: "Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 SYMAston, Dianna Hutts.
Summary: Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2012
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Summary: "Everything you need to become a real rock hound! The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to discover! A true identification guide for young geologists, My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals helps you learn the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalogue your own treasures. Not only does this book teach you all about rocks and minerals,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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Summary: Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2010
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution 1997
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 POSWalker, Sally M.
Summary: Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 WALDennie, Devin
Summary: Provides information about rocks, minerals, and gems, describing the ways in which they are formed, their physical characteristics, and where they can be found.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 DENHirsch, Andy
Summary: "In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 HIRHochleitner, Rupert
Summary: The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 549 HOCStensaas, Mark.
Contents: Beach profiles (Corner of the Lake ; Kitchi Gammi Park ; Stoney Point ; Burlington Bay ; Flood Bay ; Gooseberry Falls State Park ; Split Rock River ; Beaver River ; Tettegouche State Park ; Good Harbor Bay ; Grand Marais Harbor ; Paradise Beach) -- Tips for rock pickers -- Lake Superior's geologic roots -- Basalt -- Ophitic basalt -- Diabase -- Gabbro -- Rhyolite -- Granite -- Vesicular basalt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kollath-Stensaas 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552.097 STEAlkire, Jessie
Summary: Read all about mineralogy in Super Simple Mineral Projects. Kids will learn about different types of minerals and their structures. Discover how scientists study minerals and why. Then, experiment with minerals, grow your own minerals, and more. Each project has color photos and easy‑to‑follow instructions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2018