Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest Books
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Special Papers in Palaeontology Smithian Early
Book SynopsisThis volume comprises 2 substantial papers that describe the Early Triassic (Smithian) ammonoids from the Salt Range (Pakistan) and the Spiti region of India. Ammonoids are abundant and well-preserved at many localities in these regions, and their highly resolved evolutionary succession is the key to stratigraphic correlation between the 2 areas, and with other Tethyan sequences such as those in southern Tibet and south China. Many new key genera and species are described.
£61.16
DK Whats that Rock or Mineral
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DK Rocks Minerals
Book SynopsisUnearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.Inside the pages of this comprehensive book about rocks and minerals, you’ll discover: • A clear visual key distinguishing different rocks and minerals to make identification easy and accurate • Entries that include at-a-glance technical details, for quick reference • Stunning photographs that show close-ups of key details and unique attributes • Highlights of the key features of minerals: chemical group and composition, hardness, specific gravity, crystal cleavage, and fracture • Highlights of the key features of rocks: group, origin, pressTrade Review"Beautiful and useful." –Library Journal
£17.99
Arcadia Publishing New England Rocks Historic Geological Wonders
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£18.69
Globe Pequot Gold Panning California A Guide to the Areas Best
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£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield Rockhounding Utah
Book SynopsisA completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .
£17.99
Globe Pequot Rockhounding Washington
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£18.04
Globe Pequot Rockhounding New York
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£18.99
Adams Media Corporation Rockhounding for Beginners: Your Comprehensive
Book SynopsisGo 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! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.
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John Murray Press Lapidarium: The Secret Lives of Stones
'A delightful storybook . . . a portrait of our whole world created from the contents of the ground' Literary Review'A real cabinet of curiosities' Sunday TimesFrom the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story.3,000 years ago Babylonians constructed lapidaries - books that tried to pin down the magical secrets of rocks. In Lapidarium, renowned art critic Hettie Judah explores the unexpected stories behind sixty stones that have shaped and inspired human history, from Dorset fossil-hunters to Chinese philosophers, Catherine the Great to Michelangelo.Discover why alchemists sought cinnabar and sulphur. Unearth the mystery of the tuff statues of Rapa Nui, the lost amber room of Frederick of Prussia and the scandal of Flint Jack. Find out how a Greek monster created coral, moon rock explains the history of Earth's only satellite and obsidian inspired the world's favourite computer game. Stone by stone, story by fascinating story, Lapidarium builds into a dazzling, epoch-spanning adventure through human culture, and beyond.
£18.00
Basic Books Meteorite: How Stones from Outer Space Made Our
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Rowman & Littlefield Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast
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£14.09
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Feathered Dinosaurs of China
Book SynopsisStep back in time 124 million years to Liaoning, China, and see what life was like in this ancient ecosystem. Follow several recently discovered dinosaur species through a typical day, as they feed, fight, hunt, and try to survive.Scientific sculptor and illustrator Gregory Wenzel takes readers inside the world of the feathered dinosaurs and sheds light on the link betweeen dinosaurs and birds.
£9.93
St Martin's Press Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Book SynopsisThis handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect specimensIllustrated in full color throughout, Rocks, Gems and Minerals is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral collectors!
£6.95
St. Martin's Publishing Group Fossils
Book SynopsisThis introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes:-Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras-Maps showing where fossils can be found-The history of the development of life on earthFull-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject.
£7.59
Smithsonian Books The Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a
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Smithsonian Books Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved
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£25.46
Smithsonian Books A History of Plants in Fifty Fossils
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£19.96
Smithsonian Books How to Read a Rock: Our Planet's Hidden Stories
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£26.21
Smithsonian Books A History of Life in 100 Fossils
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£19.96
Advance Publishing In.,US Colorado Rocks & Minerals: A Field Guide to the
Book SynopsisGet this must-have guide for Colorado, featuring full-color photographs and information to help you identify rocks and minerals.Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the Centennial State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. The book features comprehensive entries for 115 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identificationno more guessing from line drawings. The field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look.Inside you'll find: 115 specimens: Only Colorado rocks and minerals Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps: See where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images Colorado Rocks & Minerals includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and the authors' expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative!
£10.99
Advance Publishing In.,US Michigan Rocks & Minerals: A Field Guide to the
Book SynopsisGet this must-have guide for Michigan, featuring full-color photographs and information to help you identify rocks and minerals.Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the Great Lake State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. The book features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identificationno more guessing from line drawings. The field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look.Inside you'll find: 96 specimens: Only Michigan rocks and minerals Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps: See where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images Michigan Rocks & Minerals includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and the authors' expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative!
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon: A
Book SynopsisA field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.
£10.99
Advance Publishing In.,US Minnesota Rocks & Minerals: A Field Guide to the
Book SynopsisGet this must-have guide for Minnesota, featuring full-color photographs and information to help you identify rocks and minerals.Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the North Star State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. The book features comprehensive entries for 90 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identificationno more guessing from line drawings. The field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look.Inside you'll find: 90 specimens: Only Minnesota rocks and minerals Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps: See where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images Minnesota Rocks & Minerals includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and the authors' expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative!
£10.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Rocks & Minerals Playing Cards
Book SynopsisPlay your favorite card games while learning to identify rocks and minerals. Based on the top-selling Rocks & Minerals field guides by Dan R. Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features full-color photographs of 54 different specimens—like agates, quartz, and gold. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will love having these cards for playing their favorite games or to use as rocks & minerals flash cards.
£7.02
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Agates of Lake Superior Playing Cards
Book SynopsisPlay cards and learn about agates!There's nothing like a Lake Superior Agate in all its banded glory. Based on the Agates of Lake Superior book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features 13 amazing photographs of agates—including the Floater Agate, Fortification Agate, Eye Agate, and more—which make up the suits. All featured agates are applicable for Lake Superior. Rock hounds are sure to love these beautiful playing cards, and the deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.
£7.41
Advance Publishing In.,US Agate Hunting Made Easy: How to Really Find Lake
Book SynopsisLearn HOW to hunt agates!You've admired agates for their color and beautynow learn how to find your own. Unlike other books, Agate Hunting Made Easy provides step-by-step instructions to help you turn those once-frustrating agate hunts into successful ones.You'll have an experienced collector, Jim Magnuson, as your guide. He will show you photographs of what rough agates really look like in the field. His tips will help you recognize agate imposters that often fool inexperienced collectors. He will teach you how to hunt in a variety of locations, from gravel pits to lakeshore. Jim also provides a rating scale to help you estimate the value of your finds.
£9.99
Adventure Publications, Incorporated The Wonder of North American Agates
Book SynopsisCelebrate North America’s banded gemstones with this stunning coffee-table book about agates.Agates—few other natural formations exhibit the tremendous variety seen in these curiously banded gemstones. No two agates are exactly alike when it comes to color, pattern, or shape. Although they are found on every continent, many well-known and significant varieties are present in North America—fortification agates, fire agates, Lake Superior agates, and more.The Wonder of North American Agates was written and photographed by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, expert authors of the popular Rocks & Minerals series of field guides. This book features some of the most famous, most valuable, and rarest agates found in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.Inside you’ll find: More than 60 of the most beautiful varieties of agates from across North America Intriguing, informative text that explains the fascinating differences between agates and why each is significant Compelling, true-to-life photos that show each agate’s special beauty Casual fans and experienced collectors alike will appreciate the facts and photographs presented in this incomparable book.
£13.52
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Rocks & Minerals of Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa: A
Book SynopsisGet the perfect guide to rocks and minerals in the Heartland! The book features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and minerals of Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa, from common rocks to rare finds. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look, while the authors' photographs depict the detail needed for identification - no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting can be fun and informative.
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Adventure Publications, Incorporated Agates of North America Playing Cards
Book SynopsisPlay cards and learn about agates!There's nothing like the incomparable beauty of an agate. This gorgeous deck, put together by acclaimed Rocks & Minerals author Dan R. Lynch, features real photos of 52 agates found in North America, including the Lake Superior Agate, Fairburn Agate, Fire Agate, and more! Anyone who appreciates rocks and minerals will love having these playing cards for their favorite games and for quick ID.
£7.02
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Rocks & Minerals of California: Your Way to
Book SynopsisMarket: from the casual rock-picker to the serious collector Popular, proven, best-selling format: The Adventure Quick Guides series has sold more than 70,000 copies Not intimidating—easy-to-use information geared toward casual observers Covers 72 of the most common and desirable rocks and minerals in California with simple guidelines for identifying them, as well as how to tell similar materials apart from each other Tabs labeled by physical appearance (e.g. glassy or metallic): When you see a rock or mineral, turn to the correct group and view just a few specimens at a time to make a positive ID Includes information about famous California minerals that are too rare to find but are common in rock shops/museums (e.g. gold and mercury ores) Professional photographs that focus on the details needed for easy identification Customers want these attractive Quick Guides—they’re pocket-sized, portable, and durable with an appealing layoutTable of ContentsRocks Granite Diorite Diabase Gabbro Porphyry Conglomerate and Breccia Sandstone Tuff Shale Mudstone Limestone Travertine Rhyolite Basalt Chert Obsidian Schist Gneiss Quartzite Marble Minerals & More Quartz Calcite Dolomite Gypsum Baryte (Barite) Fluorite Olivine Sulfur Feldspar group Pyroxene group Amphibole group Zeolite group Turquoise Chrysocolla Malachite Epidote Jade Serpentine group Talc Chlorite group Opal Jasper Chalcedony Agates Beryl Corundum Tourmaline group Garnet group Howlite Halite Hanksite Ulexite Hematite Goethite Magnetite Galena Sphalerite Pyrite Chalcopyrite Mica group Animal fossils Dendrites Plant fossils/Petrified Wood Tufa Gold Mercury Meteorite Slag Benitoite Neptunite Realgar Cinnabar
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Adventure Publications, Incorporated Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific
Book SynopsisYour beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring the most common and desirable agates and other collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the booklet is organized by rocks/minerals and then by general appearance for quick and easy identification. With six varieties of agates, as well as popular finds like Jasper, Quartz, and even Jade, this handy guide has the information you want. Narrow your choices by appearance, and view photos of just a few specimens at a time. The easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know. Plus, the quick guide is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.Table of ContentsAgates Fortification Water-level Carnelian Pink/Purple Moss Inclusions Agate Identification Chalcedony Jasper Chert Quartzite Petrified Wood Quartz Mineral Veins Popular Collectibles Beach Glass Other Fossils Jade Calcite Concretions
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University of Iowa Press Iowa Gems and Minerals in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisFrom the spiky teeth of a geode containing sparkling quartz crystals, the rich browns and golds of smoky quartz and goethite needles on calcite, and the coral-like branches of plumose barite to the abstract reds and whites of polished agate cabochons, world-class mineral crystals are harvested from the rocks of the Hawkeye State. Collecting these high-quality crystals requires access to active mines, pits, and quarries, and individual collectors are rarely allowed entrance to these facilities. With information about each specimen's type, source, size, and current location, Paul Garvin and Anthony Plaut's Iowa Gems and Minerals in Your Pocket provides access to the glittering, gleaming world of Iowa crystals. Most, if not all, of Iowa's gems and minerals are products of crystallization in underground cavities that filled with water containing dissolved chemicals. The famed Iowa geodes (Iowa's state rock) are products of a complex process of replacement and cavity-filling in the Warsaw Shale. Armored by a rind of tough chalcedonic quartz, these spheroidal masses, which range up to more than a meter across, weather out of the host rock and accumulate along streams in the southeastern part of the state. During the Pleistocene Epoch, large masses of glacial ice rafted the ultra-fine-grained variety of quartz called Lake Superior agates, which had previously weathered out of their host rocks, southward into Iowa. They can be found in the gravels that have accumulated along major streams in the eastern half of the state. Iowa's long record of mining lead, coal, gypsum, and limestone contains a rich history; the forty-seven mineral specimens inIowa Gems and Minerals in Your Pocketmake up a fascinating illustrated guide to that history. Carefully lit and photographed to reveal both maximum detail and maximum beauty, each specimen becomes a work of art.
£10.55
Jump! Incorporated Metamorphic Rocks
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Jump! Incorporated Sedimentary Rocks
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£8.99
Creative Paperbacks Monster Birds
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£10.79
Creative Paperbacks Saber-Toothed Cats
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£11.39
HarperCollins Focus Rocks and Minerals: An Illustrated Field Guide
Book SynopsisThe essential illustrated rocks and minerals guide.Learn how to identify rocks and minerals and appreciate the beauty of the natural world with Rocks & Minerals: An Illustrated Field Guide. Expert geologist Dr. Evelyn Mervine takes you through 50 profiles of these natural materials, including their characteristics, chemical compositions, occurrences, and key identifiers.Take a deep dive into geology and learn all about rocks and minerals, including: Granite Limestone Meteorite Quartz Diamond Gold And many, many more!Complete with a glossary of terms and beautiful illustrations by Vlad Stankovic, this visually stunning book is a must-have for rock hounds and geologists alike.
£9.49
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Lake Superior Rocks & Minerals Field Guide: A
Book SynopsisThis must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Lake Superior region! With the new edition of this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. This book features comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you’re more likely to identify what you’ve found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identification—no more guessing from line drawings. The entries are organized by area, so you can find rocks unique to each state or common to all three. The field guide’s easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look. Inside you’ll find: 75 specimens of the Lake Superior region Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps to show where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.Table of ContentsIntroduction Hardness and Streak The Mohs Hardness Scale Quick Identification Guide Sample Page Tri-State Rocks Minnesota Rocks Wisconsin Rocks Michigan Rocks Ontario Rocks Minerals Glossary Lake Superior Rock Shops and Museums Bibliography and Recommended Reading Index About the Authors
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Kids Can Press Dinosaurs from Head to Tail
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£16.10
Reaktion Books Gold Nature and Culture Earth
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£26.99
Books Express Publishing The Geology of Liberia: A Selected Bibliography of Liberian Geology
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Brown Bear Books Ltd Rocks Minerals and Fossils
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£6.99
Granta Books Under a Metal Sky
Book SynopsisA revelatory journey from the tin mines of Cornwall to the gold mountains of Georgia in search of the substances which have both shaped our imagination and imperilled our very existence.
£17.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Lakeland Rocks
Book SynopsisThe characteristic landscape of the Lake District is influenced by its geology. The huge array of different rocks found there determines the shape and appearance of the fells and dales. Also, as the dominant building material in the region, rocks impact both the local architecture and the economy through quarrying. A simple easy-to-read guide to the rocks of the English Lake District, with nearly 200 colour illustrations including diagrams, maps and photographs, this book provides an understanding of the main types of rock and characterizes over sixty of the most common rocks. It describes where to find them and how to recognise them in the landscape. Details are given of the use of rocks in local buildings and how the rocks are still quarried today, and finally, their importance to the local economy.
£15.29
Quadrille Publishing Ltd The Little Guide to Shorelines
Book SynopsisDive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines. Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated facts and fables. There is also an interactive spotter's guide at the back, where you can check off what you find. This informative, practical and beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. An activity for adults and children alike, enjoy The Little Guide to Shorelines on your next trip to the sea.
£9.00
Headline Publishing Group Gem Magic: Precious Stones and Their Mystical
Book SynopsisPrecious stones, gems and crystals have been valued throughout history not only for their rarity and expense, but for their mystical properties too. Garnet is rumoured to stimulate the heart, while the pearl offers the protection of the goddess Diana – coral, so-called 'witch-stone', is said to guard against the evil eye, and amethyst is said to prevent drunkenness. Gem Magic guides the reader through the uses of and stories surrounding a cornucopia of stones. Introducing the inherent properties of dazzling selection of gems, gemologist Raymond Walters describes how each stone is formed and its key properties, what beliefs have been associated with them through history and around the world, and both their scientific and occult uses. Famous stones, both real and mythical, are lyrically described – from the infamous Koh-i-Noor diamond to unicorn horn and bezoar. Table of ContentsIntroduction - Discovering Gems. Minerals. Gems of the Natural World. Mythical Stones. Gemstone Superstitions. Glossary and further reading.
£12.34
Reaktion Books Amber: From Antiquity to Eternity
Book SynopsisAmber: From Antiquity to Eternity is a history of human engagement with amber across three millennia. The book vividly describes our conceptions, stories, and political and scholarly disputes about amber, as well as issues of national and personal identity, religion, art, literature, music and science. Rachel King rewrites amber's history for the twenty-first century, tackling thorny ethical and moral questions regarding humanity's relationship with amber in the past, as well our connection with it today. With Earth facing unprecedented challenges, amber - the natural time capsule, and preserver of key information about the planet's evolutional history - promises to offer invaluable insights into what comes next.
£29.75
