Rocks & minerals
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Pellant, Helen author.
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021.
ISBN
9781465497741, 1465497749
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult Books | 549 PEL | On Shelf |
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Stacks | 552 PEL | On Shelf |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 549 PEL | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids | J 552 PEL | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids | J 552 PEL | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781465497741, 1465497749
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"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 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated photographs to highlight the rock or mineral's distinguishing features, and concise details about its texture, origin, formation, and chemical composition to help identify it. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the introduction explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, what equipment is needed for specimen collection, and how to start and organize a collection"--,Provided by publisher
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pellant, C., & Pellant, H. (2021). Rocks & minerals (American edition.). DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pellant, Chris and Helen Pellant. 2021. Rocks & Minerals. DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pellant, Chris and Helen Pellant. Rocks & Minerals DK Publishing, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pellant, Chris,, and Helen Pellant. Rocks & Minerals American edition., DK Publishing, 2021.
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