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Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals (Smithsonian Handbooks)

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Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7

ISBN: 0789491060
Dewey Decimal Number: 549
EAN: 9780789491060
ASIN: 0789491060

Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full--color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and distinguishing features. Color--coded bands provide a clear, at--a--glance facts for quick reference. In addition, each mineral entry features an illustration showing the crystal system to which the mineral belongs. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. To help in the initial stages of rock identification, a clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, then guides the reader to the correct rock entry. A concise glossary provides instant understanding of technical and scientific terms

Customer Reviews:

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Subtle Darwinism and Uniformatarianism Propaganda October 30, 2009
Daniel J. Knight (Albuquerque, NM)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful

This book contains a little bit of propaganda in support of Darwinism/macro-evolution and the Big Bomb. There are five claims, all without evidence, without even a single reference that Earth is millions of years old. This is typical propaganda and speaks loudly being that there is not even one reference to back up these absurd narcissistic claims.

5 out of 5 stars

Rocks in my head March 21, 2009
Gary L. Moore (Dead Center)
This book is an asset to my studies as a Geology student, it is one of many good books needed in a rock jocks library.

5 out of 5 stars

Rocks & Minerals Guide January 13, 2009
AL (Bayonne, NJ United States)
An older book that I've used since college for resource and personal collection use. It's a shame the book is no longer made!

5 out of 5 stars

Great Resource January 1, 2009
ASB
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My daughter has loved collecting rocks since she could pick them up. This is her first rock book and we are very pleased. It is well layed out and seems very thourough. She is 6 and for her it was perfect.

4 out of 5 stars

Smithsonian Rocks and Minerals Handbook December 28, 2008
Kathy L. Breitenbach (Eagle Point, OR)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Nice pictures. Doesn't have all common rocks in it, for example no Tiger's Eye.

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