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The Colorado Plateau: A Geologic HistoryThis new edition of Donald L. Baars's classic The Colorado Plateau incorporates new text, maps, photographs, figures, tables, and bibliography to provide the most up-to-date geology of the red rock and canyon country of the Four Corners of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Baars's comprehensive...
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DK Eyewitness: FossilA visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to our prehistoric world through fossilized shells, skulls, teeth, plants, and, of course, skeletons with DK Eyewitness Books:...
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Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Eastern CaliforniaBy: Allen F. Glazner, Arthur Gibbs Sylvester, and Robert P. SharpIllustrated by Chelsea M. Feeney Eastern California—a geologically dramatic region with the ever-present risk of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, flash floods, and sand storms—boasts spectacular and easily viewed rocks and landforms. Authors Allen Glazner and...
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A Hole in the Ground with a Liar at the Top: Fraud and Deceit in the Golden Age of American MiningBy: Dan Plazak Coal, silver, gold...there is something about the allure of finding hidden treasure that puts a glint in people's eyes - a glint that is sometimes blinding. An American saying, often attributed to Mark Twain, defines a mine as a hole in...
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Mac's Field Guides: North American DinosaursBy Craig MacGowan * Durable, inexpensive, fun to use nature identification guide* The kids will love this* Created by a high-school science teacherThis dinosaur identification guide includes the ones that roamed North America. Kids will love looking at the guide and imagining these ancient...
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Uncle Jesse, The Vision To See The Courage To DoBorn September 6, 1845, at the western edge of settlements in the United States, Jesse Knight joined his family and thousands of pioneers in a massive migration to settle lands in an expanding America. As a youth, Jesse experienced all the trials, hardships and...
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Geology and Ore Deposits of the Cottonwood-American Fork Area, Utah: Professional Paper 201U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 201, "Geology and Ore Deposits of the Cottonwood-American Fork Area, Utah," by F.C. Calkins, B.S. Butler, and V.C. Heikes, provides an in-depth geological analysis of the region encompassing the historically significant Cottonwood and American Fork mining districts. This comprehensive...
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Desert Tree FinderIdentify trees and tree-like cacti in the southwestern United States with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful trees of the desert and dry desert hills, as well as some trees commonly grown in human-made oases! If you’re curious about the trees...
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The Practical Geologist: How to Apply Primitive Skills For Everyday UseBy: Garrett Romaine Geology is destiny—understand it and life gets easier. Our ancestors grasped enough about their environment to fashion tools, start fires, erect shelters, and find water. The principles they discovered long ago still apply, and the science behind stronger concrete, usable marble,...
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The Rock and Gem BookBy: Dan Green What is the difference between a rock and a gem? What makes the Hope Diamond so special? Why are some minerals fluorescent? Dig deep to find the answers in The Rock and Gem Book. Filled with over 1,200 stunning full-color photographs,...
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Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone CountryBy: Marc S. Hendrix Although it's also known for wolves, bison, and stunning scenery, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world's first national park in 1872 largely because of its geologic wonders. In Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country, author and geologist Marc S....
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Dinosaurs for Kids: An Introduction to Dinosaur Paleontology (Simple Introductions to Science)Discover the fascinating world of prehistoric life with this children’s book that includes an introduction to paleontology and a guide to dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are as mysterious as they are captivating. Children hunger to better understand them. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about the...
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Beautiful Rocks and How to Find Them: A Modern Rockhound's GuideNew to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the “where and how” to include info on environmental impact, land stewardship, and building a truly meaningful collection.Do you love rocks and gems? Are you...
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Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and RocksMineral collecting by amateur "rockhounds" has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new generations of minerals enthusiasts. Each needs a comprehensive guidebook with clear photographs and accurate data. This is it. In a thick but...
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Gold prospecting in Utah from Stuvey Notes 15-3By: M. R. Smith This article was republished from the August 1981 edition of Survey Notes 15-1, highlighting the rich history of gold mining in Utah. It explores the various types of gold deposits, including placer deposits, and provides valuable information on staking a...
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Gem Trails of New MexicoNew Mexico is a rockhound's paradise. From micromount and gem quality mineral specimens to fossil pieces that are millions of years old, there is something of interest to both the novice and experienced collector. Divided into four geographic regions, detailed maps, descriptive text and...
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Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding SitesBy: Martin Freed and Ruta Vaskys More than a third of New Mexico is public land that holds untold quantities of mineralogical treasure. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood―not to mention more obsidian...
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The New Successful Coin HuntingBy: Charles Garrett A fortune in coins awaits today's modern metal detectors. A generation of coin hunters learned their skills from Charles Garret. Now, he shares more knowledge gained from finding coins with metal detectors all over the world. The Grand Master Hunter himself...
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Peterson Field Guide Rocks and MineralsBy: Frederick H. Pough The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline...
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Geology of Utah (OUT OF PRINT)By: W. L. Stokes This book is about understanding and appreciating Utah's geology. Over the last fifty years, William lee Stokes has been a steady contributor to the mapping and interpretation of Utah geology. This book is a late dividend of a long professional...
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