Roadside Guide to the Geology of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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  Under Michigan : The Story of Michigans Rocks and Fossils

  Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth’s surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth’s crust more than fourteen thousand feet—a depth three-and-a-half times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Within these layers of rock rest all sorts of ancient fossils and minerals that date back to the eras when tropical seas spread across Michigan and hot volcanoes flung molten rock into its skies—long before mile-thick glaciers bulldozed over Michigan and plowed through ancient river valleys to form the Great Lakes.
  
  Under Michigan is the first book for young readers about the geologic history of the state and the structure scientists call the Michigan Basin. A fun and educational journey, Under Michigan explores Earth’s geological past, taking readers far below the familiar sights of Michigan and nearby places to explain the creation of minerals and fossils and show where they can be found in the varying layers of rock. Readers will learn about the hard rock formations surrounding Michigan and also discover the tall mountain ridges hidden at the bottom of the Great Lakes. With beautiful illustrations by author Charles Ferguson Barker, a glossary of scientific terms, and charming page to keep field notes, Under Michigan is a wonderful resource for young explorers to use at home, in school, or on a trip across Michigan.

  GB-26000001

  $11.65
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  Floridas Geological Treasures

  Florida is a land of geological wonders, from its little-known earthquake history to the rich new fossil hunting grounds constantly being revealed by commercial development and quarrying activity. Much more than a fashionable resort or retirement destination. Florida ranks fifth in mineral production among all the United States. Florida's surprising mineral wealth ranges from commercial mines to coral islands; from valuable industrial metals like zirconium and titanium to such collectible treasures as chalcedony, ivory, petrified wood, and stunning crystals. You can gather Florida's mineral riches from the waters of the state's 34 major rivers, or find them waiting in the darkness of its 375 dry caves. Alongside a wondrous number of fossil remnants of such prehistoric creatures as jaguar, tapir, and mammoth, you will unearth arrowheads, stone knives, and other relics of the tools early man hunted them with. This book will tell you where to collect every type of mineral and fossil in Florida, and explain how they got there. Maps of the collecting areas, tips on carving, collecting, tools, and techniques for identifying and preserving your finds will help you prepare to uncover the remarkable variety, beauty, and wealth of Florida's geological treasures. Iris Tracy Comfort is the author of eight previous works of fiction and nonfiction, including two other books about rocks and minerals. She has worked as a reporter and scriptwriter, and has published numerous magazine articles and syndicated features. A frequent lecturer and seminar teacher on writing, she lives in Orlando, Florida.

  GB-27000047

  $6.57
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  Gems and Minerals of Arizona

  There's gold in them thar hills! Along with silver, turquoise, copper, and tons (literally) of other minerals. This guidebook explains what you will find and where in Arizona you will find it. Prospectors were right on target when they came to Arizona! A handy pocker sized field guide to the gems and minerals of Arizona.

  GB-48020002

  $4.43
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  Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails: Great Lakes States by Zeitner

  Describes where and what to collect in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
  Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Learn how to hunt on your own, what collectibles can be found and how to preserve your specimens. 128 pgs.

  GB-55000002

  $6.87
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  Guide to Eastern Rocks and Minerals

  What is the difference between a mineral, a crystal, and a rock? How was each formed? How can specimens be identified? These questions are all answered in this guidebook, which provides a basic introduction to rock and mineral collecting in the northeastern region. An invaluable tool for all beginners, it describes all the secrets of rockhounding: what equipment to take, where to look for particular rocks, and how to test specimens. Color photographs and tables listing physical and chemical properties of various rocks and minerals will help in identifying specimens. For the enthusiast collector, a list of names and addresses of the many rock and mineral clubs in the northeast is also included

  GB-80000112

  $2.61
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  How to Tumble Polish Rocks Into Gems

  Tumbling made plain and simple tells you IN PLAIN LANGUAGE...How to load your machine, select the correct abrasives, compounds, tumbling speeds and intensities. How to use carriers, medias, fillers, additive thickeners, suspension agents, pre-polishing agents. burnishing ...and the list goes on and on. Before you learn to fly...better learn how to ride. So lets start at the beginning...and if you are already an expert..then you can skip this part of the book.
  
  Anyone can learn how to tumble polish...if you follow the rules, keep a simple log of your tumbling operations, and remember..tumbling won't produce good results on bad materials. So were going to give you basic rules to follow.
  
  Covered are: basic types of tumbling equipment, how they differ in operation, locating and selecting materials, medias, carriers and fillers, abrasives, polishing compounds, and loading the tumbler correctly, for best results!
  
  Third Edition, Thirteenth Printing, October 2013. (Third Edition dated 2005, and revised in 2006)
  
  First Printing, January 1995
  Second (Revised) Printing, Second Edition, January 1996
  Third Printing, Second Edition, April 1997
  Fourth Printing, Second Edition, October 1998
  Fifth Printing, Second Edition, March 2000
  Sixth Printing, Second Edition, June 2001
  Seventh Printing, Second Edition, September 2002
  Eighth Printing, Second Edition, March 2003
  Ninth Printing, Second Edition, July 2004
  Tenth (Revised) Printing, Third Edition, August 2005
  Eleventh (Revised) Printing, Third Edition, August 200
  Twelfth Printing, Third Edition, July 2007
  Thirteenth Printing, Third Edition, October 2013
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  GB-80000141

  $14.17
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  Pocket Naturalist Geology

  Geology, An Introduction to Familiar Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones & Fossils, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to identify common species of North American rocks, gems, minerals and fossils. Maps show the distribution of familiar rocks and minerals across North America. Also, included are helpful tips on how to begin, where to look, tools and methods. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, maps)

  FG-00000010

  $4.17
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  North Carolina Gold Map Folio : Including Precious Gems, if any

  Solid research leads you to areas where your most likely to find precious minerals like gold and silver and the collectible minerals associated.

  • Topographic 1:500,000 scale maps. In most cases all streams, washes, canyons, mountains and other features are shown.
  • Accurate and complete. Down to the last detail. Shows towns, highways, secondary roads, railroads, state and national parks, airports, etc.
  • From state and federal records. US and state Geological Survey Services, and some private sources.
  • Easy to carry, easy to use. You don't have one large sheet which is difficult to handle as with some map companies. Our maps are on 11 x 17 sheets. You can pick out the sheet you want to use and not be bothered with the others.
  • Each map sheet imprinted with location sites. Both gold and gems! This includes sites for lodes and placers
  • Solid reference guides and much more. We certainly don't believe that we know it all. So we've provided you with a few experts to back us up.

  GM-1200201

  $14.95
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  AAPG Mid-Atlantic Geological Highway Map (Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia)

  Learn more about the geological history of the rocks around you! This colorful, educational map presents state/regional surface rock outcrop information: age, depositional environment, rock type, and names of formations. Includes major highways, towns, and landmarks. Printed on a single sheet and folded to glove compartment size, has a stratigraphic column by state, mileage charts. Scale: 1 inch=30 miles. Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Revised 1989.

  GM-5500664

  $12.00

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