Rocks, Minerals and Gems
Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon is an illustrated guide published by Firefly Books in 2016, featuring 120 pages in English. This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to geology, specifically aimed at young readers. It covers the formation of rocks, minerals, and gems, and provides practical advice on how to identify and collect these specimens. The guide is enriched with high-definition color photography and data keys that highlight the notable qualities of each specimen.
Readers will discover a wealth of information, including how to read landscapes for clues and identify various rock types, from diamonds to sandstone. The book is designed to engage young explorers with fun facts and practical activities, making it an informative resource for those interested in Earth sciences. With minimal equipment needed, such as a backpack and a smartphone, this guide encourages outdoor exploration and collection of Earth’s treasures.
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“Highly detailed and methodologically sound, the book is a quality introduction to geology and to applying scientific principles in practical settings.”
–Booklist
The ultimate identification guide to hundreds of rocks, minerals and gems.
This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a collection.
Packed with fun facts and practical activities, the book features high-definition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail.
Rocks, Minerals and Gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types — from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. It describes fascinating facts and data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification.
Earth’s most precious rocks, minerals and gems can be anywhere and everywhere in the world — from riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields. The only equipment needed is a backpack, a smartphone and some good walking shoes — and maybe a small bag to carry home the treasure.
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