Bibliograph

Rocks & minerals, written by Dr. R.F. Symes

Type

Label

Rocks & minerals, written by Dr. R.F. Symes

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

10-14, Brodart

resource.interestGradeLevel

5-9, Brodart

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rocks & minerals

Oclc number

878945573

Responsibility statement

written by Dr. R.F. Symes

Series statement

DK eyewitness

Summary

Examines the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals

Table Of Contents

Earth -- Rocks and their minerals -- How rocks are formed -- Weathering and erosion -- Rocks on the seashore -- Igneous rock -- Volcanic rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Limestone -- Metamorphism -- Marble -- The first flint tools -- Rocks as tools -- Pigments -- Building stones -- The story of coal -- Fossils -- Space rocks -- Minerals -- Crystals -- Crystal growth -- The properties of minerals -- Gemstones -- Decorative stones -- Other gems -- Ore minerals -- Precious metals -- Cutting and polishing -- Starting a collection -- Did you know? -- Rock or mineral? -- Find out more

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness

Classification

Creator