Rocks & Minerals: The Practical Guide To Geology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The Earth beneath our feet holds billions of years of history locked within its stones, and Rocks & Minerals: The Practical Guide to Geology is the definitive key to unlocking it. Written by science author Dougal Dixon, this comprehensive guide presents the fascinating world of geology to enthusiasts and students alike, systematically cataloguing the formation, identification, and classification of rocks, minerals, and gemstones with clarity and precision. From the fiery origins of igneous rock to the slow, pressured transformation of metamorphic formations, the book details the geological processes that have shaped our planet across deep time. Richly illustrated and accessible, it serves as both an authoritative field reference and an engaging introduction to Earth sciences. Dixon brings his trademark ability to make complex scientific subjects vivid and approachable, grounding abstract geological concepts in real-world specimens that readers can find and identify themselves. The guide argues convincingly that geology is not merely an academic discipline but a living, tangible science discoverable in every cliff face, river bed, and quarry. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious beginner, this practical compendium will transform the way you look at the ground beneath you — and leave you wondering what hidden history your next found stone might reveal.
Author: Dougal Dixon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1996, GE (Grange Education / Grange Books)
Genre: Geography & Earth science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The Earth beneath our feet holds billions of years of history locked within its stones, and Rocks & Minerals: The Practical Guide to Geology is the definitive key to unlocking it. Written by science author Dougal Dixon, this comprehensive guide presents the fascinating world of geology to enthusiasts and students alike, systematically cataloguing the formation, identification, and classification of rocks, minerals, and gemstones with clarity and precision. From the fiery origins of igneous rock to the slow, pressured transformation of metamorphic formations, the book details the geological processes that have shaped our planet across deep time. Richly illustrated and accessible, it serves as both an authoritative field reference and an engaging introduction to Earth sciences. Dixon brings his trademark ability to make complex scientific subjects vivid and approachable, grounding abstract geological concepts in real-world specimens that readers can find and identify themselves. The guide argues convincingly that geology is not merely an academic discipline but a living, tangible science discoverable in every cliff face, river bed, and quarry. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious beginner, this practical compendium will transform the way you look at the ground beneath you — and leave you wondering what hidden history your next found stone might reveal.