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Rocks & Minerals eBooks

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  • Rockhounding Oregon

    A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

    Series series Rockhounding Series
    Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • How To Find Genuine Diamonds in Arkansas

    Series Book 2 - Genuine Diamonds Found in Arkansas
    The author teaches the three, main methods for finding diamonds in Arkansas. He also gives examples of people who have found success using these methods. Men, women, children, and the elderly can use these methods to find valuable diamonds at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park which is open to the public 362 days each year. The author writes from experience because he has found over 200 ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rockhounding for Beginners

    Your Comprehensive Guide to Finding and Collecting Precious Minerals, Gems, Geodes, & More

    Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure!Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Rockhounding Alaska

    A Guide to 80 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

    Series series Rockhounding Series
    A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems and mineralsRockhounding Alaska is a must-have book for collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils in the Last Frontier. This guidebook features an overview of the state’s geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to seventy-five collecting locations that stretch from Kodiak Island to the Arctic Circle, with treasures ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Birds of Stone

    Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs

    Captivating photographs of the world’s most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna.When fossils of birds from China’s Jehol region first appeared in scientific circles, the world took notice. These Mesozoic masterpieces are between 120 and 131 million years old and reveal incredible details that capture the diversity of ancient bird life. Paleontologists all over the ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Orb Stones and Geoglyphs: A Writer's Journey

    “Highly recommended for a wide audience.” Donovan's Literary Services - Midwest Book Review“Highly engaging little read.” J. Aislynn d Merricksson - Readers' Favorite“More an adventure tale” Big Al - Books and PalsA soulful mix of writing, geology, rock and roll, and lost ancient nations from the author of the award winning historical novel, Storykeeper. The thought-provoking acco... ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rocks & Minerals

    Series series DK Handbooks
    Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth!Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.Inside the pages of this comprehensive book about rocks and minerals, you’ll discover:• A clear visual key distinguishing different rocks and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth

    "A gleeful, poetic book…Like the best natural histories, Dirt is a kind of prayer." —Los Angeles Times Book Review"You are about to read a lot about dirt, which no one knows very much about." So begins the cult classic that brings mystery and magic to "that stuff that won't come off your collar."John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Saint Phocas, Darwin, and Virgil parade through this thought-provoking ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Jewels

    A Secret History

    Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. Blending adventure travel, geology, exciting new research, and her own irresistible charm, Finlay has fashioned a ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Basin and Range

    by John McPhee ...
    Series Book 1 - Annals of the Former World
    The first of John McPhee's works in his series on geology and geologists, Basin and Range is a book of journeys through ancient terrains, always in juxtaposition with travels in the modern world—a history of vanished landscapes, enhanced by the histories of people who bring them to light. The title refers to the physiographic province of the United States that reaches from eastern Utah to eastern ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Rising from the Plains

    by John McPhee ...
    Series Book 3 - Annals of the Former World
    Pulitzer Prize-winning author John McPhee continues his Annals of the Former World series about the geology of North America along the fortieth parallel with Rising from the Plains.This third volume presents another exciting geological excursion with an engaging account of life—past and present—in the high plains of Wyoming.Sometimes it is said of geologists that they reflect in their professional ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Rocks and Minerals of The World

    Geology for Kids - Minerology and Sedimentology

    Series series Children's Rocks & Minerals Books
    Those stones you see might be an important mineral that the Earth creates. This book will open your child’s minds to the importance of the rocks and minerals you can dig up. It is a very informative book that is complete with images and just the right amount of texts too. Go ahead and get a copy of this book today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Secrets of Fertile Soils

    Humus As the Guardian of the Fundamentals of Natural Life

    by Erhard Hennig ...
    This stimulating book provides a highly practical window into the complex, interdependent relationships between soil, plants, animals, and human beings, including special insight into the fascinating life cycle of healthy soils and the imminent dangers we face should their existence become threatened. Poor agricultural practices are draining our soils of nutrients and microorganisms. Depletion of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • POWER BIRTHSTONE

    Gemstones Uniquely Yours and Their Magical Powers

    by Deomar Pandan ...
    10 out of 12 people have their birthstone wrong.Your birthstone is the gemstone that represents you from birth.Birthstones came from the talismanic breastplate of a biblical high priest. However, of the 12 original gems, only 3 remain in today's list.The birthstone that vendors say is yours may not actually be the original.Your real birthstone holds magical powers specifically helpful to you.A ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Beginner's Guide to Crystals

    The Everyday Magic of Crystal Healing, with 65+ Stones

    From amethyst to zincite, black onyx to rose quartz, The Beginner's Guide to Crystals is a full-color, photographic guide to more than 60 stunning crystals and their emotional, spiritual, and physical healing benefits.The beauty and allure of these ancient stones are explored in this introductory guide to understanding crystals and their many uses. Harness the healing power of these minerals by ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Story of Life

    How did life begin? What was 'snowball earth'? Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? Are we all descended from 'African Eve'? Will humans be responsible for the next major extinction? These and many other fundamental questions are addressed in this masterly account of The Story of Life, by eminent biologist and teacher Richard Southwood. The story unfolds with the formation of the earth around ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Rockhounding Utah

    A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites

    Series series Rockhounding Series
    This completely updated and revised, full-color edition of Rockhounding Utah reveals the grandeur of the state's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description of the 86 state's sites includes concise information on the material to be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Dinosaurs, Diamonds & Democracy 3rd edition

    An asteroid the size of Table Mountain crashed into what was to become South Africa over 2 billion years ago, marking the spot. The country’s history since then has always been robust and full of energy. This book takes you in record time from that moment, when the earth’s richest gold reefs were shaped, to the advent of democracy in 1994, another event that stunned the world, and beyond. Along ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Gemstones (Collins Gem)

    Series series Collins Gem
    A handy guide identifying over 170 types of the world’s gemstones with beautiful colour photography taken from the Smithsonian Institution’s archives.‘Gem Gemstones’ is an indispensable guide for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. This pocket-sized book explores the fascinating history of ornamental stones, discussing their different social and cultural meanings and monetary values through the ages ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Rockhounding Montana

    A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites

    Series series Rockhounding Series
    With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Art of Gem Cutting - Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling and Special Techniques

    by H. C. Dake ...
    This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to gem cutting as a hobby, with information on cabochons, faceting, spheres, tumbling, special techniques, and more. An exhaustive manual with complete instructions for tool use and all the elementary information a prospective lapidary might need to know, this book constitutes a must-read for anyone looking to begin a hobby in gem ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Rocks, Gems, and Minerals

    A Falcon Field Guide

    Series series Falcon Field Guide Series
    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 ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Loose Gemstone Guide: Secrets of the Gem Revealed

    by Pao Nipperkin ...
    Gemstones are indeed so lovely and adorable! But you do not need to research them individually anymore because all of your favorite gemstones are found in one book! Loose Gemstone Guide takes you to a world of wonder and majesty as it presents over 75 precious stones man has ever seen! Complete with pictures and descriptions, be enthralled by these gemstones and be amazed by how nature has come to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters

    A Rock Climber's Guide to Geology

    by Sarah Garlick ...
    Series series How To Climb Series
    Rock climbers have an inherent interest in geology. For some, it's about knowing what gear to use or how to avoid rotten bands of rock. For others, it's about finding the next hot-spot boulder field, or understanding why their local crag exists. For most of them, curiosity about rocks comes as naturally as their desire to climb them. Geology is the fundamental control on the sport, and yet there ... Read more

    $13.99 USD