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Rock & Mineral - Eyewitness

by Robert F. Symes   |  Ages 9-12
$3.90
Rock & Mineral - Eyewitness
Rock & Mineral - Eyewitness

Vibrant visual guide to Earth's geological treasures.

If you've ever been intrigued by the glitter of a diamond or the strength of slate, "Rock & Mineral" by R. F. Symes could fascinate you. It's not just a read; it's a visually engaging experience that digs deep into the geology beneath our feet. With its inclusion of a CD full of images and a wallchart, this book could be both a resource for learning and a decorative addition to your space. Perfect for budding geologists and anyone keen on adding a bit of natural history to their bookshelf.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Rock & Mineral - Eyewitness

by Robert F. Symes   |  Ages 9-12
$3.90
ISBN: 9781405321556
Authors: Robert F. Symes
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational
Related Topics: Science & Nature, Nature, Reference
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 385 readers)

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Great for projects or just for fun, this fact-packed guide and CD-ROM shows and tells you everything you need to know about rocks and minerals.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Vibrant visual guide to Earth's geological treasures.

If you've ever been intrigued by the glitter of a diamond or the strength of slate, "Rock & Mineral" by R. F. Symes could fascinate you. It's not just a read; it's a visually engaging experience that digs deep into the geology beneath our feet. With its inclusion of a CD full of images and a wallchart, this book could be both a resource for learning and a decorative addition to your space. Perfect for budding geologists and anyone keen on adding a bit of natural history to their bookshelf.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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