{"product_id":"rocks-minerals-paperback","title":"Rocks \u0026 Minerals - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Pellant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSmithsonian Institution\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside the pages of this comprehensive book about rocks and minerals, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - A clear visual key distinguishing different rocks and minerals to make identification easy and accurate \u003cbr\u003e - Entries that include at-a-glance technical details, for quick reference \u003cbr\u003e - Stunning photographs that show close-ups of key details and unique attributes \u003cbr\u003e - Highlights of the key features of minerals: chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture \u003cbr\u003e - Highlights of the key features of rocks: group, origin, pressure and temperature, grain size and shape, classification, and fossils \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAll you ever wanted to know about rocks and minerals - and then some\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks to sparkling minerals, SI Handbooks: Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals leaves no stone unturned. Over 600 high-quality photographs highlight over 500 rock or mineral's distinguishing features. Explore concise details about each rock or mineral's texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help you with accurate identification. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover a mine of information at your disposal! Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this mineralogy book explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and what equipment is needed for specimen collection. It's the ultimate gift for rock collectors - both beginners and enthusiasts, or anyone studying geology and earth sciences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't stop exploring! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore you go, there are many more \u003ci\u003eSI Handbooks \u003c\/i\u003eto explore! Discover the cleanest-cut photographic field guide to over 130 gemstones from around the world in \u003ci\u003eSI Handbooks: Gemstones\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn all about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals and the world they inhabited millions of years ago in \u003ci\u003eSI Handbooks: Dinosaurs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Pellant\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing earth science books since the 1980s. These include \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Fossils of the World, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDiscover Science: Rocks and Fossils.\u003c\/i\u003e In addition to his authorial work, he runs a photographic library with his wife, Helen, and is a dedicated researcher and conservationist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769602605344,"sku":"9781465497741","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dcc5c14b0e78d2b8f8a828ade416db5e.webp?v=1780351717","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rocks-minerals-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}