Our World In Pictures: The Rock And Gem Book

Author: Dan Green

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  • : $37.99 AUD
  • : 9780241228135
  • : Dorling Kindersley
  • : Dorling Kindersley
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  • : May 2016
  • : 276mm X 216mm
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  • : May 2016
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Barcode 9780241228135
9780241228135

Description

The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-colour specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives a complete overview of the Earth's naturally occurring marvels and the beautiful objects created from them.