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Aber, Susan E. W. Aber, and Michael J. Everhart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eChelsea M. Feeney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlyover Country no more. Fossils, badlands, and caprocks are scattered through the prairie, all there to be found with \u003ci\u003eRoadside Geology of Kansas\u003c\/i\u003e as your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA billion years of geologic history left zinc and lead deposits, salt beds, and oil buried beneath layers of limestone and shale, deposited in the many seas that inundated the continent. Finally, glaciers reconfigured stream drainages, left enormous boulders scattered about, and provided the windblown silt for excellent cropland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteenth-century paleontologists flocked to the chalk outcrops of western Kansas to collect fossils of dinosaurs, mosasaurs, giant turtles, and more. 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Today he lives on the crest of Brush Mountain in southwest Virginia, where he continues to engage in research and plan travel excursion in his quest for new and interesting geo-sites on all seven continents. He is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/392-nstfos?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1aafe3d19\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 American Fossil Sites You’ve Gotta See\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/387-grkva?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0ce141318\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVirginia \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/387-grkva?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0ce141318\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRocks! 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Scott Bryan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona is a geologist's playground, with a scientifically intriguing story behind every rocky outcrop, dry playa, and sparkling spring. \u003ci\u003eArizona Rocks!\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of 44 of the best geologic sites in the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will you learn about well-known places, such as Barringer Meteorite Crater and Petrified Forest National Park, you'll also discover lesser-known sites, including Hopi Buttes, which formed from steam-driven explosions; Peridot Mesa, where gemstones from the Earth's interior are found; and Montezuma Well, a limestone sinkhole with a perennial supply of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmple color photographs compliment the text, and maps help get you where you need to be. \u003ci\u003eArizona Rocks!\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in the state-by-state Geology Rocks! series, which introduces readers to some of the most compelling and accessible geologic sites in each state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Bryan, a former mining geologist with the National Park Service, identifies 44 sites of geological interest in Arizona and offers tips on visiting the monuments and parks. Numerous color photographs and maps illustrate rock formations, mineral deposits, fossils, mine pits, and roads for accessing the locations. Recommended for public library collections and adventurous tourists.\" —\u003cem\u003eReference Research Book News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. Scott Bryan earned degrees in geological sciences at San Diego State University and the University of Montana. He spent fourteen summers working in Yellowstone National Park and later served in the Volunteer in Parks program. He is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Geysers of Yellowstone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (University Press of Colorado).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/collections\/sale-books-public-science-books-at-30-off\" title=\"link to public science bargain books\"\u003eCheck to see if there is a bargain edition of this book available\u003c\/a\u003e. Our bargain stock changes regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: \u003c\/strong\u003e2\/15\/2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e9780878425983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 x 8.375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: \u003c\/strong\u003e373-GRKAZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeology Rocks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522052280549,"sku":"373-grkaz","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4070\/8325\/files\/373-GRKAZ.png?v=1748360069"},{"product_id":"391-grknm","title":"New Mexico Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Land of Enchantment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathalie Brandes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographer: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaul Brandes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo discover geologic treasures in the Land of Enchantment, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and \u003ci\u003eNew Mexico Rocks!\u003c\/i\u003e, a guide to 60 of the state's most compelling geologic sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than any other state except Hawaii, New Mexico was shaped by volcanic eruptions, from supervolcano calderas to young basalt flows and cinder cones. Legends of New Mexico's fiery origins are surpassed only by magical twists on its many other geologic locales. Most dunes are composed of quartz sand, but New Mexico's White Sands are made from gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlsbad is an exceptional limestone cavern that was dissolved with sulfuric acid, not the normal carbonic acid of rainwater. Prospectors looking for precious metals discovered silver ore coating the entire surface of a cave\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003enamed the Bridal Chamber by Lake Valley miners. Dinosaurs\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eincluding the Bisti Beast and Coelophysis, the state fossil\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003einhabited New Mexico, but the footprints at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument were left by Dimetrodon, which lived before the dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its charming photographs and informative figures and maps, this guidebook will get you up to speed on every aspect of New Mexico's bewitching geology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Wouldn’t it be nice to have a geologist riding shotgun to explain it all?\" —\u003cem\u003eNew Mexico Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed one of \u003cem\u003eNew Mexico Magazine's \u003c\/em\u003e\"Books We Loved in 2022\"\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathalie Brandes earned her BS and MS in geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and continued graduate studies at Michigan Technological University. She is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/391-grknm\" title=\"New Mexico Rocks!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Mexico Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Brandes earned a BS in geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and an MS in geology at Michigan Technological University. He is the author of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/396-grktx?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=02932e9ed\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTexas Rocks!\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/394-grkmi?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=78d0c96a3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichigan Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the third edition of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/250-rdgtx3\"\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe Brandeses live outside of Houston, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/collections\/sale-books-public-science-books-at-30-off\" title=\"link to public science bargain books\"\u003eCheck to see if there is a bargain edition of this book available\u003c\/a\u003e. Our bargain stock changes regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: \u003c\/strong\u003e10\/15\/2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e9780878427048\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 x 8.375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: \u003c\/strong\u003e391-GRKNM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeology Rocks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522052706533,"sku":"391-grknm","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4070\/8325\/files\/391-GRKNM.png?v=1748360063"},{"product_id":"396-grktx","title":"Texas Rocks! A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Lone Star State","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathalie Brandes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographer: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaul Brandes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnearth the secrets of Texas's billion-year history with this captivating guide to 80 easily accessible geologic sites. With geology as diverse as the state, the sites include dinosaur tracks embedded in limestone, thick lava flows cut by vertical columns, sand dunes composed entirely of gypsum, and blue quartz crystals sparkling in llanite, an unusual rock found only in the Llano region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful color photographs complement the engaging discussion, and detailed maps by Chelsea Feeney guide you to sites hidden in deep canyons, forested hills, and urban parks. With this book in hand, explore mining districts and fossil reefs in the western mountains, dike-laced granite of Enchanted Rock, springs and caves along the Balcones Escarpment, salt domes and ever-changing barrier islands along the coastal plain, and layered sedimentary rock of Palo Duro, Seminole, and Santa Elena Canyons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Much labor and love have gone into producing these books [\u003cem\u003eTexas Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/250-rdgtx3?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=942721ba9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e] – fieldtrips, research, writing, photographing, cartography and illustrations. The result is two books indispensable to teachers and students on geological field trips in Texas; these books also enrich the experience of curious travelers in the Lone Star State who have an eye on the scenery and an ear to the stories of deep time.\"  \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Outcrop\u003c\/em\u003e (Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" [A]n illustrative, informative, and engaging guidebook. I learned a great deal from it, and I believe it will serve both geologists and general readers well.\"  \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouston Geological Society Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...[A] great guidebook to interesting geological sites in Texas.\" \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCore Elements\u003c\/em\u003e AAPG newsletter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors: \u003c\/strong\u003eNathalie Brandes earned her BS and MS in geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and continued graduate studies at Michigan Technological University. 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Feeney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHit the road and discover the incredible geologic story of Texas—right from your car window. With \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas\u003c\/em\u003e as your travel companion, you’ll learn how the state’s stunning landscapes were created, from the rugged peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains to the limestone ledges of the Edwards Plateau and the shifting sands of the Gulf Coast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 1 billion years of geologic history on display and home to nearly every rock type under the blazing sun, Texas geology is world-class, including in the subsurface, where oil can be found if you know where to look. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast, a fossil collector, or simply curious about the rocks beneath your feet, this comprehensive guide details the geology you can see along 50 roads and at nearby parks and natural areas, including 5 roads in Big Bend National Park. More than 250 color photographs and illustrations capture the spectacular palette of Texas rocks, and detailed geologic maps let you know exactly where you are in time and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Much labor and love have gone into producing these books [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/396-grktx?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=942721ba9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTexas Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e]\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003efield trips, research, writing, photographing, cartography and illustrations. The result is two books indispensable to teachers and students on geological field trips in Texas; these books also enrich the experience of curious travelers in the Lone Star State who have an eye on the scenery and an ear to the stories of deep time.\"  \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Outcrop\u003c\/em\u003e (Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...[W]e have the privilege of visiting some of these rocks, sites and parks with friends, geology students, and colleagues\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eequipped with copies of \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cspan\u003e—\u003cem\u003eHouston Geological Society Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaul Brandes earned a BS in geology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and an MS in geology at Michigan Technological University. 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