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Rocks & fossils /

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Nature Company guidePublication details: Alexandria, VA : Time Life Books, 1996.Description: 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0783548036
  • 9780783548036
  • 9780737000788
  • 0737000783
Other title:
  • Rocks and fossils
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 550 20
LOC classification:
  • QE31 .R66 1996
Contents:
Our fascination with the past / Paul Willis -- Forces shaping the earth / David Roots -- Unlocking the secrets of rocks / Robert R. Coenraads -- The life forces / Paul Willis -- Unlocking the secrets of fossils / Paul Willis -- Rocks field guide / David Roots, Arthur B. Busbey III, Robert R. Coenraads -- Fossils field guide / Paul Willis, Arthur B. Busbey III -- Resources directory.
Summary: Illustrated guide to the world of geology and paleontology, looking at how the study of rocks and minerals reveals information about the Earth's history, touring some of the world's most notable sites, and offering details on various specimens and collecting.
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Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Standard Loan Harrison Library Adult Nonfiction Harrison Library Book 550/ROCKS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 50610024038866
Standard Loan Tri-Community Library Adult Nonfiction Tri-Community Library Book 550/BUS/O (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 50610018397898
Standard Loan Wallace Junior/Senior High School Library Young Adult Nonfiction Wallace Junior/Senior High School Library Book 550./BUSBEY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 50610012704313
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Authoritative, lavishly photographed and illustrated guides to the wonders of the natural world around us. Clear, accessible format, charts, diagrams, field tips, practical pointers, and historical profiles.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-275) and index.

Our fascination with the past / Paul Willis -- Forces shaping the earth / David Roots -- Unlocking the secrets of rocks / Robert R. Coenraads -- The life forces / Paul Willis -- Unlocking the secrets of fossils / Paul Willis -- Rocks field guide / David Roots, Arthur B. Busbey III, Robert R. Coenraads -- Fossils field guide / Paul Willis, Arthur B. Busbey III -- Resources directory.

Illustrated guide to the world of geology and paleontology, looking at how the study of rocks and minerals reveals information about the Earth's history, touring some of the world's most notable sites, and offering details on various specimens and collecting.

Accelerated Reader AR UG 11.4 14.0 Quiz: 40227.

Accelerated Reader Grades 9-12 11.4 14 Quiz 40227 English non-fiction.

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