Books on Geology

An excellent field reference to aid in recognizing, interpreting and describing geologic features at the outcrop. Includes detailed descriptions, illustrations and photographs of geologic features in the field setting. Contains hundreds of B/W photos, each accompanied by an introspective sketch and detailed description. Terry S. Maley, 704 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 soft cover. 

W-6268     $35.00

An excellent basic  reference to the ingredients and processes that forged our planet. Includes 500 detailed and easy-to-understand two-color maps, charts, illustrations and photos. David Lambert, 256 pages, 7 x 9 soft cover. 

W-5265     $14.95

Comfort. For those seeking natural collectibles in the sunshine state, geologic surprises abound. Minerals and fossils are in abundance as well as caves with beautiful formations. And quarry cuts and off-shore coral forests also showcase the state’s treasures. Explore collecting sites across the state and how to collect and identify specimens. Includes maps, color photos, and extensive information on clubs, museums, and further reading. 160 pages, soft cover. $11.95
W-6428     $11.95

Las Vegas is surrounded by some of the most spectacular geology in the American Southwest. Looking outward from the glittering city center, one can see evidence of nearly two billion years of the Earth's history expressed in the rugged mountains that border the Las Vegas Valley. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Special Publication
140 pages, 68 color photos, 168 b/w photos, numerous illustrations, maps, and sketches, 2001.Paper, plastic coil binding, 11 x 8 1/2 inches.
Joseph V. Tingley, Becky Weimer Purkey, Ernest M. Duebendorfer, Eugene I Smith, Jonathan G. Price, and Stephen B. Castor.

W-6260      $21.95

This book is filled with black and white and color photos as well as sketches that explain the geology of the Great Basin. A terrific jargon-free guide for anyone who wants to know about the physical characteristics of the region. This best-selling book has introduced casual readers to the geologic wonders of the Great Basin for over ten years. From the sun-scorched sands of Death Valley to the briny waters of the Great Salt Lake, Fiero takes readers on an earthly tour that encompasses nearly 250,000 square miles—in six states. Magnificent color photos and informative diagrams are combined to make it easy for the nonscientist to understand this still relatively secret part of the North American Continent. Bill Fiero,212 pages, color & b/w photos, charts, and drawings. Soft cover

W-6274        $29.95

Explore northern California's dynamic geology with over 100 hikes from a geologic point of view. If you thrilled by exploring caves, want to climb a volcano, are itching to investigate geysers, bubbling mud pots, lava flows, old mines and more you will find them all in this guide. All hikes are rated for difficulty and include detailed directions. Each section begins with an overview of the geology of the area and the forces that shaped it. To help you understand and put these events into perspective, a glossary of technical terms used and a chart of the geologic time scale are included. Robin C. Johnson and Dot Lofstrom, 6 x 9 inches, 264 pages with a soft cover.   
W-4401     $14.95

Richard L. Orndorff, Robert W. Wieder, and Harry F. Filkorn
“This invaluable guide enthusiastically and appealingly describes two dozen geological attractions in Nevada near U.S. Highway 50…. Interpretation of the landscape fills each chapter, and the authors present the evidence and reveal the reasoning process that led them to their scientific conclusions.”—Science Books & Films: Your Guide to Science Resources for All Ages—American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Silver State is a geologist’s playground, with great topographic relief exposing spectacular geology. Cutting a wide swath that straddles U. S. 50, Geology Underfoot in Central Nevada explores twenty-one diverse walking and driving tours from Lake Tahoe and Reno east to Great Basin National Park. 320 pages, 6 x 9 soft cover. 
W-4314     $16.00

Robert P. Sharp and Allen F. Glazner
“Robert Sharp and Allen Glazner are to geology what Carl Sagan was to astronomy.” –Eclectic Book Reviews
Eastern California boasts the greatest dryland relief in the contiguous United States, offering a rich variety of environments—and spectacular geology. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley provides an on-the-ground look at the processes sculpting the terrain in this land of extremes for everyone interested in how the earth works. 329 pages, 6x 9 soft cover. 

W-5464        $16.00

With a touch of curiosity and Geology Underfoot in Illinois in hand, readers will view the state with a new sense of wonder…. ideal for geology students and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the application of geological information in and throughout the state of Illinois. Abundant illustrations, black-and-white photographs, and page-turning prose reveal Illinois’s geologic walking and driving tours at scenic locations scattered throughout the Prairie State. Raymond Wiggers, 317 pages, 6 x 9 inches with a soft cover. 

W-5461        $15.00

Sharp & Glazner. Detailed guide by well-known experts on interesting geological features accessible by foot throughout Southern California. Offers an inside view of the Southland’s active and dynamic landscape. Includes detailed maps, photos and glossary. Reading the rocks like pages in a book, Geology Underfoot in Southern California offers an inside view of the Southland’s active and sometimes enigmatic landscape. Twenty vignettes each weave a geologic story of a particular scene, relationship, or feature. Sharp & Glazner, 224 pages, soft cover, 6 x 9 inches. 

W-5219        $14.00

Detailed guide by well-known experts on interesting geological features that define the geology of Southern Utah. Explores 33 sites, some well known, others off the beaten path. Includes 153 black-and-white photographs and 30 maps. Richard L. Orndorff, Robert W. Wieder, David G. Futey, 320 pages, soft cover, 6 x 9 inches. 

W-5228        $18.00

 Geologic Forces That Shape Our Plant, Erickson. Provides the latest research in the study of the natural and man-made forces that influence the “scope” and shape of the plant. Covers arctic geology, coastal geology, continental formation, desert features, erosion, global tectonics, topography, volcanic terrain and more. 272 pages. 
W-4315     $19.95

 Introduction to the rocks, structures and geologic history of Colorado. Includes discussion of landforms and geologic hazards. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of Colorado sites maps. Appropriate for geologists and non-geologists. Published by the Colorado Geological Survey.Vincent Matthews Ph. D., Katie KellerLynn, and Betty Fox. 157 pages, soft cover, 9 x 10 inches.
W-4323     $16.95

A chronicle of the events that shaped the Pacific Northwest through geologic time. A must read for anyone trying to understand the geology of the Northwest from the Canadian border through the Great Basin. Well written with hundreds of photos and illustrations. David Alt and Donald W. Hyndman, 441 page 6x9 soft cover.  
W-5305     $24.00

This book holds lots of potential adventure. There are sixty eight different outings to Ghost Towns and natural wonders. All are within a one day drive from Las Vegas. This is a great book with lots of interesting places to visit, detailed maps , and pictures. Florine Lawlor, 6 inches by 9 inches, 285 page soft cover. 
W-4031     $16.95