Customers say
Customers find the book informative and engaging, with detailed pictures. They appreciate the high-quality photos of rocks, minerals, and gems. The book is suitable for all ages, including children. Many customers consider it a great gift and good value for money.
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Rocks – and the glittering minerals they’re made of – are everywhere: the walls of your room, the cars you travel in, the mountains you climb, and the planet you live on are all rocks!
In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they’re used today–readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat’s eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Jabs1978
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice Photography – Great Page Designs
Review: Author included basic information and LOTS of beautiful photography including raw stones, some examples of uses, and a dash of history. Great for casual coffee table learning. I am enjoying it (to my surprise). Glossary is a bit weak-may want your dictionary nearby until the terminology takes hold, does not give chemical composition formulas, but does explain possible natural deposits and where found throughout the world. Index is very good. Copyright date is 2016. I did buy a used copy that was in stellar condition-thank you so very much. I personally am enjoying the read. Text is 10 to 16 pts-very mature eyes compatible. Would make a great gift.
Reviewer: Suzie Kiehn LCSW
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book is a true GEM!!
Review: I ordered three other rock books and returned them all. The price of this one suggested to me that it wouldn’t be all that but I was so wrong. This book is amazing. The photos and descriptions and history and uses are incredible. I would value this book at $50. If you want to study and learn more about Rocks, Minerals and Gems get this book. It’s fabulous. Enjoy
Reviewer: Jax Fekete
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Informative!
Review: Beautiful pictures and alot of info! I got the hardcover. Would definitely recommend to beginner rock hounds who are just learning to identify rocks!
Reviewer: Teresa Caudill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Informative and interesting
Review: I love this book. The photography is beautiful and there are lots of i interesting side notes.
Reviewer: Lori
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Gems
Review: Try to get my 8 year old son to read so I bought him a book on gems because he’s really into them now. So far he’s totally into the book and doing his reading. Win win.
Reviewer: Asyah A.A
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good for basics
Review: I’m taking a star off because it doesn’t have info on geodes. There’s a lot of beautiful pictures, basic info and a bit of history but nothing in depth.
Reviewer: Doug Milholin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: AWESOME PICTURES
Review: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR US NEW ROCK LOVERS!!!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful book
Review: Great picture and descriptions. I’m so happy with this purchase.
Reviewer: Mrs Lisa Edwards
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great quality and substantial build. It didn’t take long for my 9 year old daughter to ‘soften’ the spring and she absolutely loves it. Her best Christmas present by far she tells me.
Reviewer: Bobby McIntyre
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: came the next day and the book is a fantastic source for information about any type of rock or gem etc
Reviewer: Cristiane Jardim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Bom para adultos e crianças, traz muitos detalhes e curiosidades sobre pedras e outros minerais, ricamente ilustrado e em inglês. Meu filho de 6 anos e minha mãe de 80 adoraram!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Awesome. Value for the money
Reviewer: hélène piché
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: belles et nombreuses photos tres intéressant , je l’aime beaucoup! un de mes favori.
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