Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of the World
- ISBN-10
- 0316697974
- ISBN-13
- 9780316697972
- Category
- Fossils
- Pages
- 175
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Little Brown
- Author
- Chris Pellant
Description
An illustrated guide to the rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the world.
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