{"product_id":"texas-rocks-a-guide-to-geologic-sites-in-the-lone-star-state-bargain","title":"Texas Rocks! A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Lone Star State (Bargain)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull title: \u003c\/strong\u003eTexas Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Lone Star State\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur public science bargain books are new and unread, but show minor cosmetic imperfections such as small scuffs, corner dings, or light shelf wear from shipping or handling. The content inside is unaffected and fully intact. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. 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 (photographer) 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\/photographer 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 and the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/394-grkmi\" title=\"Michigan Rocks!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichigan Rocks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the upcoming revised edition of \u003cem\u003eRoadside Geology of Texas! \u003c\/em\u003eThe Brandeses live outside of Houston, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: \u003c\/strong\u003e5\/15\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: \u003c\/strong\u003e9780813741253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\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\u003e396-GRKTXSD\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":48491815338213,"sku":"396-GRKTX","price":18.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4070\/8325\/files\/396-GRKTXSD.png?v=1772656090","url":"https:\/\/store.geosociety.org\/products\/texas-rocks-a-guide-to-geologic-sites-in-the-lone-star-state-bargain","provider":"GSA Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}