Rocks and Minerals (Dk Handbooks) [Turtleback]

Chris Pellant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2000 | Series: Dk Handbooks

"The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Rocks and Minerals" is packed with 600 full-colour photographs of more than 500 specimens. Authoritative text clear photographs and a systematic approach help you to cut through the complicated identification process and recognize a specimen easily. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the rock or mineral's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Accompanying colour-coded bands provide 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 "Dorling Kindersley 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.

Product Details

• Turtleback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Plc P/B (April 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751327417
• ISBN-13: 978-0751327410
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Field Guides > Rocks & Minerals
  • #53 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Mineralogy
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5.0 out of 5 stars dk.rocks_and_minerals, October 17, 2003

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Dr Lee Plansky (Idaho Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rocks and Minerals (Dk Handbooks) (Turtleback)

This field-guide AND textbook, my version is from circa 1993, is in organization and presentation, the best that I have ever seen since the 1950's... begining of my geology and mineral collecting interests.

The English geoscientists are the BEST in the world in their presentation and love of what they are researching. This is a classical-type of English field guide book in modern expose', that deserves the "right" for CONTINUED publication. Its application (use) is world wide...! Amatures and Experts alike!!!

I am a dedicated teacher like my English colleagues, and I would like to have an "unlimited number" of free-copies to just simply to GIVE AWAY...

Dr Lee Plansky, BS, MSci, PhD

Member American Geophysical Union, German Society of Metallurgists and Mining Engineers; and, Professor at large... Univ. Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID USA. 1530 Falcon Drive, Idaho Falls Idaho, USA. 83406, Tel [phone], EMAIL: [e-mail].

October 17, 2003

God Bless those who are captivated and "lost"... in God's creation of the Earth, and its wonders, including amazon.com... :)

October 17, 2003