Rocks & Minerals (Record no. 38153)
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| 000 -LEADER | |
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| fixed length control field | 01632nam a2200205 a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781577170273 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 157717027X |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 553.632 |
| Item number | ATW |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Atwood, Frederick D; |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Rocks & Minerals |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | New York, N.Y. : |
| Name of publisher | Todtri, |
| Year of publication | ©1997. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 72 pages : |
| Other physical details | color illustrations ; 33 cm |
| 490 ## - SERIES STATEMENT | |
| Series statement | Rocks and minerals |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Includes index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Practically everything we do or use in our daily lives depends on materials we take from the ground. The history of our exploration of the world has often centered on obtaining strategic mineral resources. For example, the lust for gold funded much of the exploration and conquest of the Americas by Europeans. Look around you now and see all the things that are made out of rocks and minerals. The paper of this book, though mostly plant fiber, has probably been created using kaolin, sulfur, and barium (from barite). Metals, extracted from ores have given us all kinds of objects including cans, cars, coins, building materials, and alloys such as pewter, bronze, brass, and stainless steel. Plastic, which we use more of than steel, aluminum, and copper combined, is made from petroleum, the mineral remains of ancient plankton. Explore the amazing facts and observe the beautiful patterns nature has created right beneath our feet. ROCKS & MINERALS provides a fascinating, full-color tour of rare gems and (not so) common rocks, perfect for experienced rock lovers and those just dipping their toes into geology. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Rocks. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Minerals. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Rocks -- Pictorial works. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Reference Books |
| Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Reference | Main Library | Main Library | Reference | 01/02/2004 | Purchased | 635.00 | 553.632 ATW | 008138 | Reference Books |