The rock & gem book

and other treasures of the natural world

The rock & gem book

and other treasures of the natural world
written by Dan Green
Book - 2016

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.--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Green, Dan, 1975 June 20- (Author)
Corporate Authors: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc, Smithsonian Institution
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Edition:First American edition.
Series:DK Smithsonian
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