Status
Available
Local notes
552 DK
Collection
Series
Genres
Publication
DK Children (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 192 pages
Description
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.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
192 p.; 11.13 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MeaghanRyan
I was drawn to this because I love crystals and the like. This looked like a coffee table book that would fit in well with the aesthetic of my vintage, hipster-y Portland living room. I was also drawn to it because many of my students this year are into gems, with “gemologist” being a common
The book is a “visual encyclopedia” so there is not a lot of text beyond captions, technical descriptions, and fun facts. The pages have gigantic, full-color photos of rocks, gems, fossils, minerals, shells, and more. The end of the book featured the “treasures”- like an ancient Viking hoard! - which I know several boys in my class would love looking at.
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word I hear on the playground.The book is a “visual encyclopedia” so there is not a lot of text beyond captions, technical descriptions, and fun facts. The pages have gigantic, full-color photos of rocks, gems, fossils, minerals, shells, and more. The end of the book featured the “treasures”- like an ancient Viking hoard! - which I know several boys in my class would love looking at.
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Pages
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