Bingham, Caroline, 1962-

Rocks and minerals / [written and edited by Caroline Bingham]. - 1st American ed. - London ; New York : DK, 2004. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - DK eye wonder. .

Includes index.

Rocky earth -- A volcanic beginning -- Making of a rock -- Igneous rock -- Sedimentary rock -- Metamorphic rock -- Rocks from space -- Hidden beauty -- Breakdown -- Carving a path -- Crystals -- What a gem! -- Precious metals -- Get that metal! -- Using rocks in art -- Rocks in history -- Building rocks -- A touch of mystery -- History in a rock -- Hunting for rocks -- What does it make?

Provides photographs and information about rocks and minerals, discussing how rocks form, the different types of rocks, rock erosion and movement, metals, and other related topics. Includes a glossary.

ISBN: 0789498944 (lib. bdg.) 0789497603 (trade bdg.)

LCCN: 2003016048

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Minerals.
Rocks.

LC Class. No.: QE365.2 / .B56 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 549