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- catalog abstract "From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents. Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere. Via words and pictures, this book explores the Earth's formation and development, the substances that compose the planet, movements within the Earth, and much more. 200 four-color photos; line drawings throughout. Index.".
- catalog contributor b4054039.
- catalog created "c1992.".
- catalog date "1992".
- catalog date "c1992.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1992.".
- catalog description "From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents. Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere. Via words and pictures, this book explores the Earth's formation and development, the substances that compose the planet, movements within the Earth, and much more. 200 four-color photos; line drawings throughout. Index.".
- catalog description "What is a practical geologist? -- History of the Earth -- Substance of the Earth -- Earth movements -- Earth's storybook -- Erosion and geomorphology -- Filed work technique -- Mapping -- Geological sites -- Geological time scale -- Glossary -- Index -- Credits.".
- catalog extent "160 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Practical geologist.".
- catalog identifier "0671746979 (Fireside pbk.)".
- catalog identifier "0671746987".
- catalog isFormatOf "Practical geologist.".
- catalog issued "1992".
- catalog issued "c1992.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Simon and Schuster,".
- catalog relation "Practical geologist.".
- catalog subject "550 20".
- catalog subject "Geology Guidebooks.".
- catalog subject "QE45 .D59 1992".
- catalog tableOfContents "What is a practical geologist? -- History of the Earth -- Substance of the Earth -- Earth movements -- Earth's storybook -- Erosion and geomorphology -- Filed work technique -- Mapping -- Geological sites -- Geological time scale -- Glossary -- Index -- Credits.".
- catalog title "The practical geologist / Dougal Dixon ; Raymond L. Bernor, editor.".
- catalog type "Guidebooks. fast".
- catalog type "text".