Geology (Golden Guide) [Paperback]

Frank H. T. Rhodes (Author), Raymond Perlman (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1582381437 | ISBN-13: 978-1582381435 | Publication Date: April 14, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This informative guide covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including:

The earth's relation to the rest of the universe
The rocks and minerals of which it is made
The effects of glaciers, gravity, volcanoes, and other forces

Illustrated in full color, this guide is valuable for everyone interested in our planet, the ultimate basis of our present society.

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About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (April 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582381437
• ISBN-13: 978-1582381435
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geology

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about geology, October 8, 2009

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Kristen Hendricks (Dayton, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is smaller than probably any other earth science book, but I've learned more from it than any other. This Golden Guide includes detailed information about things everyone should know, and it has easy reference of tables and diagrams like the geologic time scale and different types of rocks and volcanoes. I would definitely recommend this book. It's a great review of geology, and very helpful in preparing for science tournaments.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 7, 2010

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Jay H. Colborn (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews
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This book is small but packed with information. Useful for the student and for reference. Maybe a bit expensive.