Burgan, Michael
Summary: "Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BURZoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner
Summary: An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE ZOETomecek, Steve.
Summary: An introduction to rocks and minerals that features color photographs and facts about the world, the life and death of rocks, and gems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 TomPellant, Chris
Summary: "Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Contents: Introduction : the mineral collection of the Houston Museum of Natural Science / Joel A. Bartsch, Wendell E. Wilson and Mark Mauthner -- The discerning eye : what makes a mineral collectible? / Wendell E. Wilson -- Plates / Wendell E. Wilson and Joel A. Bartsch -- The paths of discovery : from the mine to the museum / Wendell E. Wilson -- A royal passion : a history of aristocratic mineral...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Mineralogical Record, in association with H.N. Abrams 2004
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 549.074 WILCrane, Cody
Summary: What are minerals and how do they form? What do they look like and where are they found? This introduction to minerals covers the basics, from their role as the building blocks of rocks to the most common minerals on Earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 CRACopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 CRAGreen, Dan
Summary: 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,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature GreenDaly, Ruth
Summary: "Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J553 DALRivera, Andrea
Summary: From table salt to graphite pencils, learn all about minerals and how we use them in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 549 RIVAston, Dianna Hutts.
Summary: Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 ASTCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 ASTLewis, Gary
Summary: "Everything you need to become a real rock hound! The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to discover! A true identification guide for young geologists, My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals helps you learn the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalogue your own treasures. Not only does this book teach you all about rocks and minerals,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 LewPetersen, Christine.
Summary: Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 PETPost, Jeffrey E.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution 1997
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 POSWalker, Sally M.
Summary: Readers learn about minerals, their properties, and their uses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 549 WALPellant, Chris.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 PellantDennie, Devin
Summary: Provides information about rocks, minerals, and gems, describing the ways in which they are formed, their physical characteristics, and where they can be found.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 DENCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Nature DennieHirsch, Andy
Summary: "In this volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano, deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 HIRHochleitner, Rupert
Summary: The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2019
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Contents: Beach profiles (Corner of the Lake ; Kitchi Gammi Park ; Stoney Point ; Burlington Bay ; Flood Bay ; Gooseberry Falls State Park ; Split Rock River ; Beaver River ; Tettegouche State Park ; Good Harbor Bay ; Grand Marais Harbor ; Paradise Beach) -- Tips for rock pickers -- Lake Superior's geologic roots -- Basalt -- Ophitic basalt -- Diabase -- Gabbro -- Rhyolite -- Granite -- Vesicular basalt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kollath-Stensaas 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552.097 STESummary: Intended for teachers or parents to teach children about rocks and minerals using hands-on examination.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Partners LLC 2021
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Summary: Read all about mineralogy in Super Simple Mineral Projects. Kids will learn about different types of minerals and their structures. Discover how scientists study minerals and why. Then, experiment with minerals, grow your own minerals, and more. Each project has color photos and easy‑to‑follow instructions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 507.8 ALKGarlick, Sarah
Summary: Helps anyone identify common rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and land formations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552.09 GARLynch, Dan R.
Summary: With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 2018
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Summary: Describes types of rocks and minerals, looking as such stones as granite, emerald, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017