Penguin Group - Smithsonian Handbook - Rocks & Minerals

A new generation of guides to the world of natural collectibles, the Eyewitness Handbooks make identification of individual specimens sure, simple, and straightforward. Each volume includes hundreds of superb photographs combined with concise, informative descriptions of more than 500 specimens. Rocks and Minerals is packed with 600 vivid full-color photos of more than 500 specimens. The authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Easy to use and beautiful to look at, the Eyewitness Handbooks build into the definitive library for enthusiasts and browsers of all ages. Paperback; 256 pages; 5.8" x 8.5".