A Photographic Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils (Photographic Guides)

by JohnL.Roberts (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  This is a guide to the identification of the 240 minerals, rocks and major invertebrate fossils most likely to be seen anywhere in the world. Designed for the amateur naturalist or student of geology, the text explains the various properties and characteristic features of the different types of minerals, fossils and rocks. Where relevant, the individual entries include advice on how to distinguish between varieties, and information on their origins and how rocks often offer an insight into the environmental changes to the earth over geological time. Technical details and jargon are kept to a minimum throughout the text and the colour photographs include close-up shots of the sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, highlighting all the intricate details on which their identification depends.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $4.04

  These compact easy-to-use identification and field guides are for anyone with an interest in the flora, fauna, and minerals of Britain and Europe. With user-friendly thumbnail outlines of each family group, an authoritative text describing key identification features, and full color photographs illustrating every species, this guide is an invaluable aid for anyone who wishes to explore the natural resources of the region. These handy reference books make great traveling companions for experienced naturalists and a good introduction for beginners and tourists with a casual interest in natural history.