Treasures of the Earth rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems
"Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvelous materials. What treasures could be lying under your feet? From dazzling gems to beautiful buildings, this book is filled with rocks and minerals, each one with a tale to tell. What gem...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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[London] :
Dorling Kindersley Limited,
2025.
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| Summary: | "Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvelous materials. What treasures could be lying under your feet? From dazzling gems to beautiful buildings, this book is filled with rocks and minerals, each one with a tale to tell. What gem was more precious than gold to Chinese emperors? Who suffered the curse of the Hope Diamond? And why did Burmese soldiers insert rubies under their skin before battle?."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780593969489 0593969480 9780241741733 0241741734 |
| Author Notes: | From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https://www.dk.com/ |
