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Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals : The Clearest Recognition Guide Available by Chris Pellant (2002, Trade Paperback)
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"Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals" by Chris Pellant is a comprehensive and illustrated guide to recognizing rocks and minerals. Published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing in 2002, this trade paperback book is part of the DK Smithsonian Handbook Series.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-100789491060
ISBN-139780789491060
eBay Product ID (ePID)2389711
Product Key Features
Book TitleHandbooks: Rocks and Minerals : the Clearest Recognition Guide Available
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicPersonal & Practical Guides, Rocks & Minerals, Natural Resources
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Reference
AuthorChris Pellant
Book SeriesDk Smithsonian Handbook Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisDK's Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full-color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative, systematic, and clear photographic approach marks a new generation of identification guides. Book jacket., Created in association with Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide features more than 500 rocks and minerals. Packed with photographs and details on characteristics, distinguishing features, and more, Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals makes identification easy. Designed for beginning and experienced collectors alike, this guide explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. Look up different rocks and minerals, and find clear, annotated photography to pick out the key distinguishing features. Learn the differences between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, and reference the glossary for many more technical and scientific terms. Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals is filled with information about characteristics, colors, unique attributes, and more, making it one of the clearest identification guides for rock and mineral enthusiasts.
LC Classification NumberQE431.2
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- Apr 01, 2020
Smithsonian book of rocks & minerals!
Beautiful colored pictures with all the information on the same page. Very informative for the enthusiast and beginners! A must have if your interested in learning about our planet! You won’t be disappointed! An excellent gift for the young and old!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 13, 2016
A good bock for the rock collector
It covers just about everything for rock collecting and identifying minerals, crystals and every day plain old rocks. A must have for beginner rock hounds.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 01, 2021
Not a kid’s book
This book is for PROS, not lay people or young kids interested in rocks. It’s rich with information but doesn’t explain what the 17 letter scientific terms mean for people who don’t already understand the terminology.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 01, 2018
Excellent Read For Beginners and Rock Enthusiasts!
Easy to read, nicely organized, and many detailed pictures for beginners! I never expect anything less from DK Smithsonian Handbooks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 23, 2019
Best mineral and rock book ever
Very fast service and fantastic product.Just what I was lookimg for.. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 10, 2024
great reference book
Well organized, good photosVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 21, 2021
Great Descriptions, Pictures
Love the pictures and the formulas. Great way to discover what you have.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 25, 2017
Excellent Condition
clear, beautiful photos of specimens.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
