Henry Carter Hull

Gives informative descriptions and photographs of more than five hundred specimens of rocks and minerals.

This book describes how rocks and minerals are formed by geological processes, and how they are used in our lives.

Explains how to identify over 500 minerals. Includes a glossary of terminology.

A brief description of various types of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found, their uses, and information obtained from fossils.

"This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky's scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate , authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the...

A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals.

New England is one of the best regions in the country for rockhounds to hunt for minerals, gems, and fossils. The complex geology of the region hosts a stunning variety of material from gold-bearing placers to fossiliferous limestone; from gem-bearing pegmatites to rocks containing some of the rarest minerals on Earth. This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best sites with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how...

A friendly introduction to hands-on study of nature in your own backyard. Simple activities for all ages.

"To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour." William Blake, "Auguries of Innocence"1805 Here is the world viewed within a grain of sand, thanks to the stunning three-dimensional microphotography of Dr. Gary Greenberg. To some, all sand looks alike--countless grains in a vast expanse of beach. Look closer--much closer--and your view of sand will never be the...

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to 80 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when...