"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...

A fascinating encyclopedic reference on rocks and gems, including their identification, composition, and their use. Interesting topics such as the Malachite room in the Winter Palace and the collection of the Hope Diamond and the superstitions surrounding it are also covered in this guide.

A brief introduction to types of rocks on earth and how they are formed.

"You live on a fiery ball of rocks and minerals that is ready to reveal its secrets and its incredible history! In-depth information about rock formation and change. Galleries of rocks, minerals, and gems to identify and collect. Cool graphics to make science simple."--Back cover.

Describes some of the properties and uses of metamorphic rocks.

An introduction to geology of the Earth discusses the different types of rocks, the rock cycle, and plate tectonics, using cake as a model to explain the various concepts.

"When Charlotte receives a pet rock for her birthday, she doesn't expect it to become her best friend, and she really doesn't expect what happens next."--

An illustrated guide to geological and geophysical aspects of rocks and minerals in our world.

Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain... until a dog fetches her for its owner, and she is tossed into a bird's nest. A mountain? No, Petra is now an egg! An egg of the world in a world of possibility.