Rocks and Minerals : A Portrait of the Natural World

Rocks and minerals are all around us, but they aren't always easy to identify. This beautifully illustrated volume takes readers on a guided rock hunt, showing how to indentify and test the stones they find in forests, mountains, riverbeds, and even their own backyards. A basic scientific introduction to the qualities of different rocks and minerals is complemented by an astounding array of over 80 beautiful full-color photographs that capture various rocks and minerals in their natural state, as well as in informative cross-section views.