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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...
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This fully revised and updated edition features over 90 of the best locales for exploring and collecting rocks, minerals or fossils throughout Colorado. Sites are presented with detailed directions, site maps, descriptive text and numerous black and white photos. A handy mineral locator index, glossary, lists of rock clubs and a full-color photo insert of rock fossil and mineral specimens are included to enhance the collecting experience.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
On April 28, 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended the requirements for stack testing and opacity observations for the Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Industry. These requirements, known by this industry as OOO standards, will affect facilities that commenced construction modification, or reconstruction after April 22, 2008. This guide is organized in two parts: Part I -Who is Subject to Subpart OOO? and Part II - What are the Old...
18) A rock is lively
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of rocks on Earth and how they move through the rock cycle"--