Die Reihe „Naturbibliothek“ besticht durch reich illustriertes Sachwissen im handlichen Format. Ob zum Nachschlagen zu Hause oder zum Bestimmen für unterwegs - hier finden sich wissenschaftlich fundierte und leicht zugängliche Informationen für die ganze Familie. Visuell klar aufbereitete Beschreibungen erleichtern die schnelle und gezielte Orientierung. Mit mehr als 500 Gesteins- und Mineralarten und 600 Farbfotografien.
Bild-Text-Band über Mineralien, Kristalle, Edelsteine und ihre Verarbeitung, ausserdem über Fossilien, den Überresten und Spuren von Tieren und Pflanzen im Sedimentgestein. Ab 7.
Just in time for the turn of the millennium comes DK's Ultimate Visual Dictionary 2000, a specially expanded and updated edition of DK's critically acclaimed best-selling Ultimate Visual Dictionary. Fully revised throughout, this titles features a brandnew front section printed on exquisite silver paper that covers the latest developments in architecture, computer technology, engineering, medicine and space exploring.
A comprehensive, illustrated identification guide for beginners and serious collectors alike, featuring special colour photography of specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London.
This title presents a detailed look at the properties and formation of rocks, minerals and fossils. It is split into sections to aid navigation between different topics.
Rocks, minerals, and gemstones have fascinated people through the ages. They have been used as decoration, and have often been attributed special powers. This book, arranged in alphabetical format, describes 288 different rocks, minerals, and gems. Each entry includes beautiful color photographs, describes where the material is found, basic facts, how it is used, and some interesting information about its uses, myths, and legends. The separate pages are color-coded to indicate whether the substance is a rock, mineral, or gem.
Exploring a rocky world, this work helps the reader learn about the many treasures and hidden wonders that lie beneath your feet.
