Rocks and Fossils: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides) (Hardcover)

by Robert R. Coenraads (Author) "The ground beneath us is made up of rocks, some of which extend extraordinary depths into Earth..." (more)
Key Phrases: organic gems, contact metamorphic rocks, elemental minerals, South America, Tethys Sea, South Africa (more...)

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A basic introduction to geology and paleontology, this predominantly pictorial treatment will lure newcomers to the subjects. Baiting the hook are a series of ancient-life illustrations depicting creatures from different segments of geologic time, from the Cambrian period forward. Accompanied by photographs of modern living descendants, the graphical design is immediately appealing and implicitly stresses a chain-of-being concept. Coenraads presents the essential facts of how fossils are formed, how rocks are formed, and how plate tectonics work. His popular point: "With a little skill and knowledge, it is not difficult to read and interpret the rocky pages of Earth's history." While not writing a field manual, Coenraads explains what people on a rock-hunting field trip should look for and opens their imaginations to the former environmental conditions that the discoveries of a fossil, rock, or mineral will conjure. A science work perfectly suited for general use. Gilbert Taylor
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Wonderfully intense color photographs of rocks, fossils, and landscapes. -- Kyle Hester, The Bloomsbury Review 11/2005

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (September 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554070686
• ISBN-13: 978-1554070688
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #392,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of information on minerals, March 9, 2006

By	Human Being "GaelG" (Mukilteo, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I checked this out of the library and liked it so much I have to buy a copy. There is a mass of information on a broad spectrum of minerals and it is chocked full of great photos and illustrations. Would also make a great coffee table book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and functional book., January 19, 2008

By	Ahki (Tennesse) - See all my reviews

This is one of the most beautiful books on minerals and fossils that I've ever seen. In addition there is easy to read and understand information though out. I liked it so much I sent a copy to a family member for a gift. Well worth it for anyone who likes the beautiful examples of the natural world or who wants basic Earth Science info. This is not meant to be a total resource but it is a pleasure to read or just look at the pictures!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocks and Fossils: A Visual Guide (Visual Guides), January 3, 2007

By	Henry Monica Munoz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really love this guide, I bought it for my little girl who collects rocks and it help her a lot to learn about this intersting theme.

THANK YOU!