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Rocks and Minerals

An Illustrated Field Guide
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Rocks and Minerals by Evelyn Mervine explores the fascinating world of geology, focusing on the characteristics and classifications of various rocks and minerals. Designed for enthusiasts and curious readers, it provides detailed insights into the earth's natural treasures, explaining their formation processes, uses, and significance in nature. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the Earth's natural wonders and want to explore the intricacies of geology. With captivating insights into the formation, classification, and characteristics of rocks and minerals, it's perfect for both budding enthusiasts and seasoned geology lovers.

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Rocks and Minerals

The essential illustrated rocks and minerals guide.

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The essential illustrated rocks and minerals guide.

Learn how to identify rocks and minerals and appreciate the beauty of the natural world with Rocks & Minerals: An Illustrated Field Guide. Expert geologist Dr. Evelyn Mervine takes you through 50 profiles of these natural materials, including their characteristics, chemical compositions, occurrences, and key identifiers.

Take a deep dive into geology and learn all about rocks and minerals, including:

  • Granite
  • Limestone
  • Meteorite
  • Quartz
  • Diamond
  • Gold

And many, many more!

Complete with a glossary of terms and beautiful illustrations by Vlad Stankovic, this visually stunning book is a must-have for rock hounds and geologists alike.

Series: Illustrated Field Guides

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646434510

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vlad Stankovic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Cider Mill Press is an independent publisher of high-quality cookbooks, elegant wine and spirits projects, humorous parodies, classic children's books, and more. We're proud to publish many celebrated bestselling titles, including the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of The Night Before Christmas. Along with our children's imprint, Applesauce Press, we combine top-notch design, unique formats, and fresh content to create truly innovative gift books.

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