Rocks, gems, and minerals / Trudi Strain Trueit.

Author/creator Trueit, Trudi Strain
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Franklin Watts, ©2003.
Description63 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesWatts library
Watts library. ^A612965
Contents 1. World of wonders -- 2. Mineral magic -- 3. The circle of stone -- 4. Hot on the mineral trail -- 5. Where do you stand?
Abstract Rocks, gems, and minerals are the basic things of which Earth is made. They are humanity's most important building materials and sources of energy and wealth. This book explores how heat, pressure, water, wind, and time combine to make these common, precious, and essential substances.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 55-56) and index.
LCCN 2001007222
ISBN053112195X
ISBN0531162419 (pbk.)

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