Bingham, Caroline, 1962-

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

Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.

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

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Minerals--Juvenile literature.
Rocks--Juvenile literature.
Minerals.
Rocks.

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