Mineral Science

Spark Your Child's Love for Science with the Ultimate Rock Collecting Guide for Ages 8-12! Ignite your child's curiosity about the natural world with "A Complete Kid's Guide to Rocks and Minerals" – the perfect educational companion for young explorers ages 8-12! This comprehensive children's geology book transforms ordinary rocks into extraordinary discoveries, making earth science accessible, engaging, and incredibly fun. Your child will uncover the fascinating differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstones through colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations. From ...

Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Could it Be B12? outlines how physicians frequently misdiagnose B12 deficiency as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, neurodevelopmental disorder, Parkinson's disease, depression, or other mental illnesses. Now in the second edition, this resource has been thoroughly updated with the latest research, diagnostic tests, treatment options, case studies, and testimonials.

Fascinated by the Earth's Natural Treasures? Dive into the vivid and diverse universe of rocks, crystals, and minerals. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or an aspiring expert, this comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of the Earth's most captivating creations.

Rocks & Minerals is a compact field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. Inside this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this visually stunning guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection.

Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you've ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a 'gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You've already experienced a rockhounding adventure!

Dig into geology with this curricular high-interest series. An engaging exploration of rocks, minerals, and fossils will keep listeners interested and make learning easy. This volume includes Fossils and Igneous Rocks.

Un pequeño oasis entre el árido territorio de tantas dietas milagro y/o de moda, promesas falsas y estudios rigurosos. Para mantener una buena salud debes proporcionar a tu cuerpo más de 30 vitaminas, minerales y otros compuestos que este no puede fabricar. ¿Tomas suficiente cantidad de todos ellos? Muchos expertos consideran que no. Su teoría es que la dieta típica de las sociedades modernas, deficitaria en ciertos minerales y vitaminas, podría estar relacionada con la gran prevalencia de algunas enfermedades crónicas actuales. Pero ¿es cierto?

Dig into geology with this curricular high-interest, low-learning level series. An engaging exploration of rocks, minerals, and fossils will keep struggling learners interested and make learning easy. Featured infographics and SilverTips for Success guide readers in reviewing key concepts from the books to reinforce comprehension and even gives them test-taking tips. This volume includes Metamorphic Rocks and Minerals.

Introducing "Golden Science," the ultimate guide to everything you've ever wanted to know about gold! Whether you're a student, a gold enthusiast or an investor, this book is for you. In "Golden Science," we take you on a fascinating journey through the world of gold, exploring every aspect of this precious metal. From the geology of gold to the environmental impact of mining, from historical gold rushes to modern-day technological advancements, this book covers it all. Chapter One takes us back to the beginning, exploring the geology of gold and uncovering the fascinating story of how this...

Do you love rocks, gems, and fossils? Have you ever thought about where they come from and how they form? Do you want to learn more about rock hunting and collecting but are unsure where to start? If you answered yes to any of these questions, get ready because Rockhounding is exactly what you need. Whether a novice or a seasoned rockhound, this audiobook contains all the knowledge and tools you need to get started.

From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod's Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life. Based on Mark Kurlansky's critically acclaimed best seller Salt: A World History, this handsome picture book explores every aspect of salt: The many ways it's gathered from the Earth and sea; how ancient emperors in China, Egypt, and Rome used it to keep their subjects happy; why salt was key to the Age of Exploration; what salt meant to the American Revolution; and even how the search for salt eventually led to oil.

This audiobook is more than just a guide—it’s your ticket to understanding and appreciating the amazing world of rocks, gems, and minerals.

Have the negative energies surrounding you lately been leaving you feeling drained and unbalanced? Does the relentless rush of everyday life make you feel overwhelmed and disconnected? In a fast-paced world—filled with stress and uncertainty—it's easy to lose touch with our inner selves. And what better way to bring more positivity, love, and abundance into our lives than through the crystals that embody them? If you've been looking for a beginner's guide to tap into the healing and spiritual energies of gemstones, look no further—you've found the perfect book! There is a reason that ...

Discover the plants and animals that live in a cave.

Covering essential curriculum areas such as human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us and answers questions including: How does our planet work; what shapes it; and how do people use Earth's resources? Children can explore fascinating topics including where and how people live, weather, world environments, how to use maps, and the way our planet is changing.

Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.

Get answers to all your questions about Vitamin A in the book The Science of Vitamin A! Vitamin A is known to have various health benefits, some of which are still being researched. Consuming Vitamin A supplements may not be as effective as obtaining it naturally from food sources. If you're not prioritizing getting your required vitamins from your diet, you're missing out on many potential health benefits that come with it. Learn about the crucial role of Vitamin A in maintaining good health, the latest scientific findings, and how they can affect your vitamin decisions in the book The ...

In Nerdy Babies: Rocks, follow our intrepid babies to the center of the earth. Check out the variety of landforms that occur around the world. Plus, learn about the layers of rock that make up the ground we walk on in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

Mention the word earthquake and most people think of California. But while the Golden State shakes on a regular basis, Washington State, Oregon, and British Columbia are located in a zone that can produce the world’s biggest earthquakes and tsunamis. In the eastern part of the continent, small cities and large, from Ottawa to Montréal to New York City, sit in active earthquake zones. In fact, more than 100-million North Americans live in active seismic zones, many of whom do not realize the risk to their community.

Healing Clays: History, Science and Uses of the Earth's Best Kept Secret takes the reader on a documented journey through the history, uses and scientific studies on this most fascinating subject of healing clay. Contemporary society is embarking on yet another learning curve when it comes to natural elements and their benefits for general health and well-being. Using clay as an instrument for improving the health seems like an unbelievable concept to most in modern societies, but history teaches us clay was once an integral part of many culture's health practices. From Cleopatra’s beauty...