Wasatch County Library

An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe the different properties of gems.

An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe how ore and minerals are formed, their uses, and how ore mines function; and includes instructions for a related activity.

An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe the main components of soil, soil horizons, and the importance of soil to nature; and includes instructions for a related activity.

Describes the best foods and a proper diet for athletes, detailing the best types of food for a balanced diet, how many daily calories an athlete needs, and the importance of drinking water.

This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.

Learn how silver -- the most conductive metal on Earth -- is formed and where it is found; how it is mined; how it is used from industrial applications in products, such as computers and electric switches to medicines and antiseptic clothing; and how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create beautiful and useful jewelry and wares. Features include a list of tools and tips to set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasure....