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Highlights
- Rocks - and the glittering minerals they're made of - are everywhere: the walls of your room, the cars you travel in, the mountains you climb, and the planet you live on are all rocks!In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory.
- 8-12 Years
- 10.3" x 10.3" Hardcover
- 224 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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About the Book
This book contains a collection of colorful examples of rocks, minerals, and gems, all clearly identified with color photographs. It includes unusual facts and essential data panels that give geological information and uses.Book Synopsis
Rocks - and the glittering minerals they're made of - are everywhere: the walls of your room, the cars you travel in, the mountains you climb, and the planet you live on are all rocks!In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!About the Author
Miranda Smith is an experienced editor who has written many books for both children and adults on subjects ranging from sharks and the human body to ancient Egypt and courgettes. Having raised three children in east London, she still lives in the family home with her husband and two cats.Sean Callery is a teacher and an author of fiction and nonfiction for kids.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.3 Inches (H) x 10.3 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Hardcover
Author: Miranda Smith & Sean Callery
Language: English
Street Date: July 26, 2016
TCIN: 50864050
UPC: 9780545947190
Item Number (DPCI): 248-12-2693
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 10.3 inches width x 10.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.3 pounds
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
NOT a hardcover
3 out of 5 stars
Your mom - 2 years ago
Looks like an informative book but this is not a hardcover. If it was, I'd rate it higher.
cool book
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
el huge o - 4 years ago
book is really cool. the ink and paper/card stock used is worth the price paid.