Featuring over 450 specially commissioned photographs and informationrich text, this book illustrates each stones unique characteristics and explains its relationship to humankind through the ages. The smithsonian institution is the worlds largest museum complex a center for research dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in. Rocks, minerals and gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. The back of the books advertises the other books in. Five fascinating facts about rocks, minerals, and gems by allison singer, january 5, 2017. Rocks and minerals are mined to help make things around us, from the large stone slabs used in buildings to the tiny pieces of metal in phones and jewelry. Our planet is packed with the most extraordinary rocks, minerals, gems, shells, and fossils and youll find them all in this popular childrens encyclopedia. Filled with over 1,200 stunning fullcolor photographs, the rock. This is a 210page hardcover book that offers much more than you would expect from the title. See the past with fossils, learn about the ocean through shells, and find out what makes gold so special in the rock and gem book.
And other treasures of the natural world by dk at indigo. Dk was founded in london in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part. Five fascinating facts about rocks, minerals, and gems dk. Rock and gem by ronald louis bonewitz, a smithsonian book published by dorling kindersley dk any book produced by the smithsonian institute is great.
The rock and gem book 8015373320 local phone 1888utahmap toll free. After a brief introduction on the formation of the earth and the cyclical creation of various types of rocks, the book is divided into five sections on rocks, minerals and gems, fossils, shells, and famous. Part of dk s bestselling eyewitness series, this book for children unearths essential information, fascinating facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines. Our planet is packed with the most extraordinary rocks, minerals, gems, shells, and fossils and youll find them all in this popular childrens. Our planet is packed with the most extraordinary rocks, minerals, gems, shells, and fossils and youll find them. Some books from italy and everything from sweden is very rare. An introduction to rockhounding with basic geology, mineral and fossil identification, color photos, field methods and much more. The interesting, basic and informative facts are short, simply written, easy to understand, entertaining and thought provoking. A field guide to more than 140 of the most common and soughtafter rocks, gems, fossils, and minerals hidden throughout north america. Chapters are organized according to scientific what is the difference between a rock and a gem.
Conveniently sized to fit in a pocket and features fullcolor, detailed photographs to make identification easy. All the us jem books that are illustrated, were illustrated by tom tierney, who also illustrated the books for barbie and the rockers. This book also contains information on rocks and minerals that are not considered gemstones. The interesting, basic and informative facts are short, simply. If an intrusive igneous rock has extremely large minerals 2 inches pegmatitic texture is a subcategory of phaneritic see below for naming information porphyritic texture is a subcategory of aphanitic see below for naming information add pegmatite to the name if the rock displays pegmatitic texture. See the past with fossils, learn about the ocean through shells, and find out what makes gold. Rock and gem combines his knowledge with hundreds of stunning photos from the smithsonians extensive collections, making professionallevel knowledge accessible to readers of all experience levels. In addition to resources on each of several hundred individual rock and gem types, the book contains a compelling history of how rocks are formed. The back of the books advertises the other books in the series, and also the paperback titles. An experienced, welltraveled rock hound from leicester, jacquot thoroughly covers 55 of the best collecting sites in the. This childrens encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 fullcolour 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.
Well visit forgotten settlements and ghost towns and ill show you the famous mining camps of cobalt, eldorado and gowganda. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Ideal for the novice, an important addition to any experienced rockhounds collection, the gem trails guide series is a must for any rock collector exploring this diverse region. This is a list of the books published by dorling kindersley. Rockhound books, guides, rocks and more desertusa store. Post your club show, auctions, fieldtrips even meetings visitors in your area will have an idea of what is happening during.
Learn about rocks and minerals in this awesome text. This picturepacked, factfilled guide will rock your world. List of publications of dorling kindersley wikipedia. Filled with over 1,200 stunning fullcolor photographs, the rock and gem book is the perfect encyclopedia for young geologists to consult. The rock and gem book is full of stunning photography of the worlds natural wonders. Produced in classic dk style, rock and gem is an incredible celebration of the earths buried treasures.
What is the difference between a rock and a gem what makes the hope diamond so special why are some minerals fluorescent dig deep to find the answers in the rock and gem book. Rocks and minerals for kids facts about rocks dk find out. With more than 200 color photographs covering all aspects of the study of rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems. Designed in dk s signature style, the pages are filled with highly visual spreads that show off the depth and unique quality of each gemstone, rock, and fossil. This childrens encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 fullcolor specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how i. Rock and gem a great guidebook featuring fullcolor photos of hundreds of rocks and gems for collectors and enthusiasts, created in collaboration with the smithsonian institution and written by a geologist with decades of experience. A handbook that explains rock, mineral and gem identification along with a huge reference section with hundreds of photos. Location maps and color photos of rocks and gems are included. Jul 05, 2011 rock and gem by ronald louis bonewitz, a smithsonian book published by dorling kindersley dk any book produced by the smithsonian institute is great. Dk acts as the parent company for alpha books, publisher of the idiots guides series and prima games, video gaming publishers, as well as the awardwinning. This short coffee table picture book in english, german and french presents elements, minerals and rocks with pictures and facts. Popular titles that dk has published include a series of largeformat visual guides. Packed with fun facts and practical activities, the book features highdefinition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail.
Dig deep to find the answers in the rock and gem book. Modern rockhounding and prospecting handbook falcon guides by garret romaine. May 10, 2016 designed in dk s signature style, the pages are filled with highly visual spreads that show off the depth and unique quality of each gemstone, rock, and fossil. Over long periods of time, many rocks change shape and type as they are transformed by wind, water, pressure, and heat. You will need wide mouth jars about 36 oz or 1 l, food coloring, pipe cleaners, string, pencils or a dowel or short stick, borax, and water. Explore rocks and minerals with this collection of books, rock collections, workbooks, and more. Rocks, gems and minerals gem guides book company book. Essential phrases and words collins gem german edition collins italian phrasebook and dictionary gem edition. It is 264 pages of quality first hand information from a very experienced.
Top gemmology and gemstone books learn about gemstones. The rock and gem book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. Rocks and minerals are mined to help make things around us, from the large stone slabs used in buildings. Rocks, gems, and minerals, falcon pocket guide romaine. And other treasures of the natural world hardcover may 10, 2016 by dk author, smithsonian institution contributor 4. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the rock and gem book gives a complete overview of the earths naturally occurring. This has been my reference book for quite some time. The rock and gem book by dk, 9781465450708, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Rockhound the series in this three volume series, rockhound, well explore what it means to collect minerals in the skarns and pegmatites of the canadian shield. Engineering 12 mining and minerals 43 uranium and vanadium 9 coal resources 49 fossil energy 2 coal and coalbed methane 49 tar sands and oil shale 25. Designed in dks signature style, the pages are filled with highly visual spreads that show off the depth and unique quality of each gemstone, rock, and fossil. The rock and gem book by dk penguin books australia. And other treasures of the natural world dk, smithsonian institution on. Its doesnt serve up any dusty scientific discourse, but instead offers a perfectly balanced mix of information, foodforthought, and entertainment aimed at any rockhound.
This is an excellent resource for beginners as well as experienced rockhounds. The book is one of the best basic books on minerals. Perhaps the most valuable resource in rockhounding is found in richard james jacquot jr. With places to visit and ways to find out more, there is no end to your geological journey of discovery. Dk was founded in london in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of penguin random house, formed on july 1, 20. Print edition covers events, articles, lapidary techniques, science of minerals, field trip opportunities and a lot more on rocks and gems. More than 1,200 fullcolour specimens will help you s.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Already selling more than one million copies, this comprehensive visual book for kids introduces the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on earth from volcanic rocks to glittering gems and everything in between, eyewitness rock and mineral leaves no stone unturned. About the modern rockhounding and prospecting handbook. Introduces rocks and minerals, including how rocks are formed, meteorites crash to earth, and plants and animals are fossilized. This is a list of the books published by dorling kindersley, part of penguin random house.