Now kids can learn the answers to questions about the earth, sea, and air with these earth science lesson books.
This fascinating guide is an important resource you'll want to have with you on any outdoor vacation, nature walk, or rock hunting expedition. A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist not only describes the science of geology, but also shows you how to do geology in the field. This book introduces the geologist's core concepts, tools, and techniques and requires no prior training in geology. Beginners will learn to identify landforms, minerals, rocks, and fossils and experience, firsthand, all the excitement of geological discovery.
Format: Soft Cover, 352 pages
Author: Alan M. Cvancara
Publisher: Wiley Publishing
More experienced "rockhounds" will find a wealth of useful information as well, including:
- Easy-to-use mineral keys and landform keys
- Unique chapters on the geologist's approach, exploring the geology of North American national parks, sleuthing stones, and prospecting for gold
- Over 200 photographs and drawings
- Lists of geological museums, geological surveys, and other resources
Whether you are an amateur geologist, fossil hunter, naturalist, or simply a traveler with an inquiring mind, this handy field manual is sure to become a constant companion on your explorations of our planet.
Learning Things offers a great selection of earth science lesson books for kids that present lessons and experiments. These books make a great supplement to middle school earth science textbooks and lesson plans. |
