mineralogy

Illustrated encyclopedia of gemstones and minerals arranged in an A to Z format containing 225 entries.

Presents information on collecting and identifying rocks and minerals, with sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem, and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

An introduction to mineralogy and the study of rocks, minerals, and soils.

Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.

Uses earth science experiments for home or school to demonstrate the properties of rocks and minerals and how they relate to important environmental concerns such as earthquakes, erosion, acid rain, and water pollution.

Explains what geology is, how it has helped us learn about our planet, different types of rocks and minerals, how they were formed and how they influence our lives.

Discusses briefly the characteristics and uses of some common rocks and minerals.

Describes in simple language the composition, formation, and structure of different types of rocks and minerals.