Unearth the wonders of the natural world with A Golden Guide to Rocks and
Minerals, your pocket-sized companion to the world of geology. Published in 1989
by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press, this mass market paperback is designed
to make the study of rocks and minerals accessible and enjoyable. With 160 pages
packed with colorful illustrations and straightforward explanations, it breaks
down the basics of metallic, nonmetallic, gem, and rock-forming minerals, as
well as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. This book is perfect for
young explorers or anyone starting their journey into the fascinating study of
the Earth?s treasures.