Author: Jasper Burns
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Fossil Collecting in the Mid-Atlantic States
Author: Jasper Burns
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Fossil Hunting
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781844767076
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how fossils are formed, and where they are found around the world.
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781844767076
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how fossils are formed, and where they are found around the world.
A Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah
Author: James R. Wilson
Publisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913366
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
Publisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913366
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
101 American Fossil Sites You've Gotta See
Author: Albert B. Dickas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878426812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A list of fossil locations to visit within the United States, arranged alphabetically by state.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878426812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A list of fossil locations to visit within the United States, arranged alphabetically by state.
An Illustrated Guide to Fossil Collecting
Author: Richard L. Casanova
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
GUIDE TO FOSSIL COLLECTING ON THE SOUTH DORSET COAST.
Author: STEVE. CHIVERS SNOWBALL (CRAIG.)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995749689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995749689
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Author: Robert Beard
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493077198
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in each state. Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493077198
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in each state. Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.
Fossils for Kids
Author: Dan R. Lynch
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591939402
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Dig into the history of life with this children’s introduction to paleontology, complete with an identification section and “how to” instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That’s followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs and illustrations, you’ll always know what to look for. A “how to” section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. You’ll also get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You’ll Find “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can’t collect Identification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591939402
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Dig into the history of life with this children’s introduction to paleontology, complete with an identification section and “how to” instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That’s followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs and illustrations, you’ll always know what to look for. A “how to” section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. You’ll also get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You’ll Find “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can’t collect Identification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds
Fossil Collectors Handbook
Author:
Publisher: LeAnn Rathbone
ISBN: 1607029596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher: LeAnn Rathbone
ISBN: 1607029596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Start Collecting Fossils
Author: Ted Daeschler
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780894716713
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780894716713
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description