Roadside Geology of Nebraska (Roadside Geology Series) [Paperback]

Harmon D. (Author), Jr. Maher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Roadside Geology | Publication Date: October 1, 2002

Nebraska's geology is as exciting as the Cornhuskers. The state hosts boiling riverbeds, puzzling fossil beds, and sandstone toadstools, not to mention a now dormant sea of sand that once moved fast enough to dam rivers; and these Sand Hills could be on the march again as the global climate warms. Changing climate influenced much of Nebraska's geology, from the waxing and waning of continental glaciers to the extinction of some of Nebraska's former inhabitants. You'll discover badlands, braided rivers, fossil rhinos entombed in volcanic ash, and the largest dune field in the Western Hemisphere.

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"Road by road and mile by mile, the Nebraska guide covers the entire state, locating and describing geologic features. Some are as large as Chimney rock, the Sand Hills and Scotts Bluff. Others are as subtle as a patch of churned earth caused by a meteor strike in what is now Iowa that kicked up the shallow sea and its sediment that then covered part of Nebraska." --Gerald Wade, Omaha World-Herald

About the Author

When he is not teaching, kayaking, or spending time with his family, Harmon Maher studies the tectonic history of Svalbard, a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878424571
• ISBN-13: 978-0878424573
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,004,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rhinoceroses in natural tombs of volcanic ash, and more, June 13, 2003

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This review is from: Roadside Geology of Nebraska (Roadside Geology Series) (Paperback)

The collaborative effort of Harmond D. Maher Jr.; George F. Englemann; and Robert D. Shuster, Roadside Geology Of Nebraska is an informed and informative travel guide to the diverse and appealing geology of Nebraska (including Agate Fossil Beds National Monument; Scotts Bluff National Monument; Toadstool Geological Park; Ashfallstate Historical Park; Ponca State Park; Indian Cave State Park; Schramm Park; and Niobrara State Park) which is quite visible and accessible to anyone vacationing or traveling in the state. From rhinoceroses in natural tombs of volcanic ash, to toadstools in jointed sandstone, Roadside Geology Of Nebraska is packed with maps, visible features seen from the perspective of the state highways, fascinating fun facts, and a great deal much more. If you are planning a trip through Nebraska and have an interest in geology, give a reading to Roadside Geology Of Nebraska for a truly memorable experience!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product but returned, May 9, 2008

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Mary Gilroy (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roadside Geology of Nebraska (Roadside Geology Series) (Paperback)

This is an excellent description of Nebraska geology. We have several books in this series, and we find them very informative, after you get used to the jargon. (We are not geologists!) We returned this because it was a duplicate gift.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on the Geology of Nebraska, January 18, 2011

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Vicky in Omaha (Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Roadside Geology of Nebraska (Roadside Geology Series) (Paperback)

This book will be ENJOYED by BOTH people who have a deep interest in Nebraska Geology and by people who love to do ROAD TRIPS & SIGHTSEEING in Nebraska. It highlights the main geological features to see when you travel thru the state, and the best part is that it tells you which HIGHWAYS lead to them! (With maps showing roads and geological features!) And it's in reader-friendly language too. And Great Photos! I do a lot of travelling & sight-seeing, plus, I'm a Geographer, so for me this book was a MUST HAVE.

I highly recommend it!