DK Eyewitness Guides: Crystal & Gem - Couverture rigide

Harding, R; Symes, Dr R.F.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0863185754 ISBN 13 : 9780863185755

Editeur : Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Crystals are all around us - even inside our bodies - and they have fascinated people for thousands of years. This collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to their beauty and variety from brilliant diamonds to rare crystals of gold and silver.Starting with a definition of what crystals are and why and where they form this book examines their complex inner structures and fantastic geometrical shapes what gives them their amazing colours and other features such as hardness that are used in identification. Discover how crystals grow how they have been used as symbols of wealth and prestige and how some play an important role in technology.Produced in association with the Natural History Museum London Crystal & Gem is a superb introduction to the remarkable and surprising world of crystals.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Now in Paperback!

Crystals are all around us — in our plants, our homes, and even in our bodies! Eyewitness: Crystal & Gem describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.

For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0863185754
• ISBN 13: 9780863185755
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 63
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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