Eye Wonder Rocks and Minerals introduces geologic elements to budding scientists -- Did you know that the amount of gold in any material is measured in carats and that 24-carat gold is pure gold? Find out facts like this and much more in this fascinating guide to rocks and minerals.
This guide covers over 320 of the most important rocks and minerals found all over the world.
The book begins with a short introduction, which focuses on the process of identifying different rocks and minerals. The following pages divide rocks into three groups: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic; and minerals into two groups: ore minerals and rock-forming minerals.
Introductions to each of these sections define the groups and explain how entries are organized within them.
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Encapsulating the science behind vitamins and minerals need to understand how vitamins and minerals work but find dense texts difficult to absorb? Here's your panacea! Vitamins and Minerals Demystified makes it easy to digest information on everything from A to zinc. Written by a holistic health doctor, this essential guide explains the crucial role vitamins and minerals play in nutrition and physiology. You'll find details on the type and amount required for survival and for increased disease resistance. The book outlines the food sources of different vitamins and minerals and covers the benefits and pitfalls of both natural and synthetic vitamins. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this book will fortify your knowledge of vitamins and minerals. This fast and easy guide offers: Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts. Graphs indicating the foods rich in various vitamins and minerals. Charts featuring U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances. Coverage of deficiency-related diseases. Quick summaries of each vitamin and mineral reinforce learning. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified is the perfect supplement for anyone studying or interested in this important health topic.
The Probert Encyclopaedia of Rocks & Minerals An extensive alphabetical database file about rocks, minerals, geology information and minerology.
The complete alphabetical list of terms is divided into seven sections, with each section filled with pictures, definitions, description of rocks and minerals, plus additional links to corresponding information.
