Introduces readers to rocks and minerals, describing how they are created, what they can be used for, and their different forms and types.

"With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich areas' of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the areas' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs. Rockhounding Delaware, Maryland, and Washington...

"In this book, young readers will learn about famous rocks throughout history"--

This title introduces young readers to silver, the most conductive metal on earth! Learn how silver is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The many uses of silver are examined, from industrial applications in products such as computers and electric switches to medicines and antiseptic clothing! See how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create beautiful and useful jewelry and wares....

"This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth."--

Introduces young readers to the different ways people use rocks and minerals.

Identify 135 of the most sought after and popular gemstones, minerals and crystals through photos and descriptions of color variety, luster and transparency range. Scientific and metaphysical properties of each gemstone plus significant meanings or historical uses, or how it is formed. Suggested uses: o Buying Guide - identify metaphysical or historical uses of stones for you personally or as a meaningful gift o Collectors - handy identification and...

"This book introduces readers to rocks"--

This Simple Science book uses full color photographs and a nonfiction format to introduce the concept of rocks. "The Simple Science of Rocks" is designed to be read aloud to a pre-reader or to be read independently by an early reader. Photographs help listeners and early readers understand text and concepts discussed.

This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.