{"product_id":"rocks-minerals-and-gems","title":"Rocks, Minerals and Gems","description":"\"Highly detailed and methodologically sound, the book is a quality introduction to geology and to applying scientific principles in practical settings.\"\n--Booklist\nThe ultimate identification guide to hundreds of rocks, minerals and gems.\nThis is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a collection.\nPacked with fun facts and practical activities, the book features high-definition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail.\nRocks, Minerals and Gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types -- from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. It describes fascinating facts and data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification.\nEarth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems can be anywhere and everywhere in the world -- from riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields. The only equipment needed is a backpack, a smartphone and some good walking shoes -- and maybe a small bag to carry home the treasure.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1770858687\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1770858687.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Farndon, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499832221754,"sku":"DBV.1770858687.A","price":23.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1770858687-0.jpg?v=1783041976","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/rocks-minerals-and-gems","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}