Author: Roger W. Clark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966464016
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Origin & Scientific findings about the Fairburn Agate of SW South Dakota, NW Nebraska, & SE Wyoming. Photos of unusual examples (170 in 4-color).
Fairburn Agate
Author: Roger W. Clark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966464016
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Origin & Scientific findings about the Fairburn Agate of SW South Dakota, NW Nebraska, & SE Wyoming. Photos of unusual examples (170 in 4-color).
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966464016
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Origin & Scientific findings about the Fairburn Agate of SW South Dakota, NW Nebraska, & SE Wyoming. Photos of unusual examples (170 in 4-color).
Kentucky Agate
Author: Roland L. McIntosh
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813142741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813142741
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This informative and fully illustrated volume explores the untold story of agate gemstones hidden in Kentucky’s scenic Knobs Region. With their fine grain and rich assortment of colors, agate stones are coveted by collectors and becoming rarer across the globe. Some of the most beautiful specimens in the world have been found in the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky. In Kentucky Agate, authors Roland L. McIntosh and Warren H. Anderson reveal the beauty and diversity of this sought-after stone with hundreds of color photographs. Kentucky Agate also reveals locations where agate may be found, offering maps of the region surrounding the city of Irvine, Kentucky, including parts of Estill, Powell, Jackson, Menifee, Madison, and Lee counties. With detailed photographs revealing aspects of the rock not visible to the naked eye, this book also provides fascinating information on the history, geology, chemistry, and formation of the mineral.
South Dakota's State Gemstone
Author: Roger W. Clark
Publisher: Silverwind Agates
ISBN: 9780966464023
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher: Silverwind Agates
ISBN: 9780966464023
Category : Agates
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Fairburn Agate of the Black Hills
Author: Jim Magnuson
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9781591932949
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The authors highlight the South Dakota state gem with lighthearted stories and an amazing collection of natural, artistic photographs"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9781591932949
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The authors highlight the South Dakota state gem with lighthearted stories and an amazing collection of natural, artistic photographs"--Page 4 of cover.
Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails, Prairie States
Author: June Culp Zeitner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780935182941
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes where and what to collect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and lowa, how to hunt on your own and where to get more information and additional help in each state.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780935182941
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes where and what to collect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and lowa, how to hunt on your own and where to get more information and additional help in each state.
Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074404670X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074404670X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Author: Charles Wesley Chesterman
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Donation.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Donation.
Amazing Agates
Author: Scott F. Wolter
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200694
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Between the covers of Amazing Agates, you'll discover everything you've always wanted to know about Lake Superior's banded gemstone. Mr. Agate himself, Scott Wolter, will highlight all types of agates, explain features within individual agates and give a brief history of the largest, most famous Lake Superior agates. Scott will even share his best picking locations with you. Ever wonder what your prize agate would rate? Check out the pioneering Scale of Value. Detailed images illustrate every agate, agate type and feature talked about in the book.
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780979200694
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Between the covers of Amazing Agates, you'll discover everything you've always wanted to know about Lake Superior's banded gemstone. Mr. Agate himself, Scott Wolter, will highlight all types of agates, explain features within individual agates and give a brief history of the largest, most famous Lake Superior agates. Scott will even share his best picking locations with you. Ever wonder what your prize agate would rate? Check out the pioneering Scale of Value. Detailed images illustrate every agate, agate type and feature talked about in the book.
The Beauty of Banded Agates
Author: Michael R. Carlson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972189101
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Fully illustrated book about agates- especially discussing the following types of agates: Brazilian, Botswana, Condor, Dryhead, Fairburn, Lake Superior, Mexican, and Queensland. Information about agates, the sites, and some of the geology and people involved in collecting them. Full color photos- many by award winning photographer.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972189101
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Fully illustrated book about agates- especially discussing the following types of agates: Brazilian, Botswana, Condor, Dryhead, Fairburn, Lake Superior, Mexican, and Queensland. Information about agates, the sites, and some of the geology and people involved in collecting them. Full color photos- many by award winning photographer.
Rock and Gem
Author: Ra Bonewitz
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780751344004
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780751344004
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of the Earth s buried treasures. Specially commissioned photography captures the essence and beauty of over 450 superb specimens, while lively and informative text describes the characteristics of each and its unique and changing relationship to humankind through the ages. Organized by rock classes and chemical groups, each rock, mineral, and fossil entry contains a photograph of the specimen together with lively, wide-ranging text describing its qualities and history of use. In addition, a detailed, at-a-glance reference panel provides key data for identification and classification.