Del Norte Public Library

"This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to various types of rocks and how they are formed.

"Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals' explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. A clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms"--Back cover.

Focuses on the areas of collecting, identifying and determining the worth of rocks, minerals and gemstones; how and where collectors can acquire them; and, what they can do with them once excavated. This title includes 1,000 color pictures, which provide the visual detail the readers need to identify their rocks.

With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals.

From blue schist to blue granite, malachite to meteorites, and taconite to travertine, Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each rock and mineral.

As reliable as any field guide of rocks and minerals as one could expect, with very clear, full color illustrations and precise, informative captions.

Describes how rocks and minerals are made, where you can find them, and gives identification details.

Presents photographs and descriptions of over six hundred specimens of minerals, rocks, and fossils, and includes brief information about building a collection.