It's not your average kid's book on minerals-it's a book that anyone eager to learn more about minerals and their formation will enjoy, especially as an adjunct to mineral collecting field guides. Earth's Hidden Treasures represents several years of research into the author's favorite topic, rocks and minerals. The book digs deeper into the how and why of mineral formation and uses, with many questions and answers prompted by the author's participation in field collecting trips and mineral collecting clubs. Special interest topics, such as coloring with minerals, mineral fluorescence, and the science of mineralogy are covered in extensive sidebars; appendix materials highlight places to take the entire family to visit mines, dig for minerals, and check out excellent mineral collections open to the public.
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Grade 6-9-Going beyond the general presentation of rocks and minerals found in most volumes for young people, Downs addresses the earth's ability to form and re-form its limited resources. Some previous knowledge is needed to appreciate the information presented here, but this title is a good stepping-off point for readers fascinated by the infinite possibilities of rock formation. The basics of crystallography, color, florescence, paramorphs, and pseudomorphs are explained. Chapters on the work of geologists and a brief history of humankind's use of the earth's mineral wealth complete the coverage. Boxed sidebars include such topics as writings about mineralogy, the Mohs scale, and pigments. This slim volume is further enhanced by well-reproduced photographs and extensive back matter that includes a listing of natural-history museums and mines to visit.
Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This is not a gem handbook. Written in an accessible and scientific manner, this book introduces reader's to Earth's minerals, including their formation, their properties, and how to identify them. From the Moh's Scale to pegmatites, radioluminscence to gabbro, even the most reluctant readers will be captivated.
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