Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them—and includes tips on collecting.
Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them—and includes tips on collecting.
Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals
128
Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals
128Paperback(Condensed Petersen Field Guide)
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| ISBN-13: | 9780395935439 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Publication date: | 08/28/1998 |
| Series: | Peterson First Guide Series |
| Edition description: | Condensed Petersen Field Guide |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Sales rank: | 133,098 |
| Product dimensions: | 3.75(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.33(d) |
| Age Range: | 10 - 12 Years |
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