Natural History > Gemstones/Rocks/Fossils

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to rocks and minerals. 600 incredible photos, precise annotations and detailed descriptions - from the distinguishing features of rocks to which crystal system a mineral belongs to - will help you identify different rocks and minerals quickly and easily. It covers everything from what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified to how to start a collection. It is perfect for rocks and mineral lovers - a comprehensive guide for collectors.

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to gemstones you will find. From Amber to Rubellite, discover over 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. 800 incredible photos, precise annotations and detailed descriptions, including everything from gemstone shapes to their composition, will help you to identify different stones quickly and easily. It covers everything from what a gemstone is and where they occur to the natural properties they have and how they have been fashio... read more

From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth's buried treasures. Contains detailed reference panels to provide key at a glance information for identification and classification. Covers over 450 specimens of rocks, minerals, crystals, gems and fossils.

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Illustrated guide to the world of geology and palaeontology, looking at how the study of rocks and minerals reveals information about the Earth's history, touring some of the world's most notable sites, and offering details on various specimens and collecting.

Timeline for each decade chronicling rocks key events. Over 450 photographs documenting the sixty years of rock on and off stage. Beatlemania, Disco fever, Motown

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From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of the Earth's natural treasures. A remarkable study of the Earth's rocks, minerals and gems, reveal the beauty and wonder of these outstanding natural phenomena and the fascinating ways they have been prized and used. Whether you are interested in glittering gemstones or minerals and fossils this is the essential guide for you.

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Smithsonian Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification easy and accurate.

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A guide to fossils. Featuring more than 1,000 photographs of over 500 species, it enables you to recognize species instantly. It offers coverage ranging from what a fossil is, how they are classified to how to start a collection. It is suitable for fossil lovers, as well as for collectors.

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Crystals have been revered for thousands of years for their healing and protective properties. In "The Encyclopedia of Crystals and Healing Stones", Judy Hall draws on 30 years experience of crystals to provide the definitive reference guide to over 300 crystals and stones. You will learn how to use crystals for healing and protection, how to cleanse and store your crystals and how you can use crystals with your chakras. Lavishly illustrated and organized according to colour for ease of use, this book includes information on more t... read more

Have the world in your hands with these compact, affordable, illustrated natural history guides. From malachite to meteorites, leaf through "Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals", a beautiful guide profiling the world's specimens. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, "Rocks and Minerals" is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of the rocks and minerals featured. Expertly written and including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of ... read more

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