stone

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Topical Term
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stone

Man and materials: stone

1975
Discusses such aspects of stone as geological formation, the Stone Age, quarrying, shaping, and past and present uses.

Set in stone

2006
Introduces the national memorials and monuments that have become American symbols.

Stones

their collection, identification, and uses
1980

Rocksy

2002
The story of a girl who tries to keep from getting hurt by wishing she were made of stone.

The white stone in the castle wall

1995
John Tommy Fiddich's vegetable garden is wiped out by hail, leaving nothing but a large stone. He learns that Sir Henry M. Pellatt will pay one silver dollar for each dull colored stone accepted for building his castle wall. The effort involved in moving it makes the stone worth a lot to him, and eventually to Sir Henry as well.

Stone is strong

2006
Simple text and photographs describe the various uses of stone as building materials.

Rocks

2012
Examines in depth the general properties as well as the three major categories of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Rock

2002
Presents an overview of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and their properties, formation, and uses.

Stones

1996
Includes information about the varieties of stone, how it can be carved, its endurance when used in buildings and walls, and chemicals which come from it.

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