Best Rock & Mineral Field Guides

Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.

Written by veteran paleontologist and curator Cyril Walker, and veterinary surgeon and fossil enthusiast David Ward, and packed with detailed information on recognition, classification, and more, DK’s Smithsonian Handbook of Fossils is the clearest identification guide to fossils for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.

You’ll find full treatments of lesser-known gems, from andalusite to vesuvian, and a special section devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Walter Schumann is a leading expert and researcher on gemstones.

A comprehensive index cross-referencing crystals to applications, aliments and conditions makes this book a vital reference for all crystal users.

BEACH & OCEAN COLORING BOOK- Coloring books for kids, teen and adult relaxation. Glossy cover with 24 pages of black & white illustrations on white one-sided paper to color with highlighters, soft colored pencils, crayons, markers (non-bleed markers for best results), gel pens (medium & bold tips work best with this quality coloring book paper), metallic pens & any coloring tool that is your favorite for coloring, tinting, shading, blending, tracing and filling in objects! Beach, sand, ocean, sailboats, yacht, airplane, kite, small boat, dog, buoy, kids, gazebo, surfer, surfboards, beach house, BBQ, tractor, beach toys, classic car, fish, shark, island, treasure chest, cove, kayaks, picnic, sea turtle, shells, sunset, beach umbrella, swimming pool, lounge chair, beach chair, beach outdoor setting, summer setting, rose, beach view, water, waves, surf, seahorse, coastline, starfish, palm trees, seagulls, beach road signs, park bench, beach trail, pelicans, fire truck, beach ball, beach toys, dolphins, whale, lifeguard station, bathing suits, flip flops, seabed, stars, letters, numbers, snails, plants, underwater life, coral reefs, and fun things to color at and near the beach, on the ocean, and underneath the ocean coloring book. Please look for more Golden Imprint Publications, childrens books & kids books featuring ANIMALS, MAMMALS, MARINE LIFE, DOGS, CATS, BUGS & INSECTS, PETS, BIRDS, TOYS, FRIENDS, TRIPS, DOG TOYS, BEACH TRAVEL, BEACH STUFF, DOG STUFF, KIDS, UNICORN, in quaint beach towns. Darcy Neils, author of “DOG TOYS CHILDREN’S BOOK” was inspired by her shy German Short-haired Pointer rescue dog, who would consistently look over the wall wondering what was on the other side.

Features more than 500 color photographs and illustrations in a portable format; most in 1:1 ratio Provides multiple views of every bone in the human body Includes tips on identifying any human bone or tooth Incorporates up-to-date references for further study. "As a human osteology manual, this book is an excellent resource for archaeologists, palaeontologists and forensic anthropologists. It is the perfect companion text and manual for any undergraduate or graduate human osteology course, and is equally highly recommended as well to students of medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc., simply because it presents such clear and instructive presentations of fundamental human anatomy.

Find what you're looking for with Peterson Field Guides —their field-tested visual identification system is designed to help you differentiate thousands of unique species accurately every time. With Richard D. Alexander he recorded The Songs of Insects, one of the Sounds of Nature disks in the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology series.

An astonishing variety of wildflowers, nurtured by the winter rains, can bloom in wondrous profusion and carpet the desert floor and mountainsides with glorious color. Meg Quinn also authored Wildflowers of the Mountain Southwest and Cacti of the Desert Southwest for Rio Nuevo Publishers.

The front chart indicates 70 Constellations, the Names of 55 Stars, the Milky Way Band, the Ecliptic (which is the path of the Sun, Moon and Planets), 54 favorite Double Stars, the Summer Triangle, Winter/Summer Tours and 56 Galaxies, Star Clusters and Nebulae that can be observed with binoculars or a small telescope. On the back side, there are useful tables and other astronomical information, including: Mythology, Yearly Meteor Showers, Moon map, Phases of the Moon, Facts about the Planets, A Short history of Astronomy, the 10 Brightest Stars, Information about the Binocular & Telescope Objects (those on the chart), Why Stars Twinkle, additional instructions for using the chart and more. Most star charts, like this one, do not indicate, on the chart, the position of the Planets or Moon because these objects move through the constellations of the zodiac, along a path in the sky called the Ecliptic (indicated on the chart). friendly style invites beginning stargazers to relax, follow the chart's easy to use instructions and slowly begin the fascinating task of finding the constellations. ''Add stars, constellations, and sprinkle on lots of fun astronomical facts for beginners and you have the main ingredients for a 16-inch planisphere...'' -- Astronomy magazine, November 2000.

More than 125 original full-color illustrations for fast and accurate identification of each shark family Over 500 additional drawings illustrating physical features from different angles Clear identification information for each species with details of size, habitat, behavior, and biology Quick ID guide helpful for differentiating similar species Geographic distribution maps for each species For professional and amateur shark enthusiasts. You don't need to be a shark fan for Sharks of the World to be a useful addition to your library: this is one book I'd recommend to any diver or naturalist any day."

Book by Huegel, Craig Norman.

Unlike most adult coloring books that feature mandalas, flowers and butterflies, The Ultimate Adult Coloring Book for Men intuitively engages men with strong powerful designs featuring dangerous dragons, fierce dinosaurs, and vicious sharks , and more. This engaging coloring book provides countless hours of anxiety relief and relaxation with cool designs sure to peak the interest of men everywhere. Fortunately, you don't need to be an artistic genius such as Frida Kahlo or Vincent Van Gogh to realize these benefits. Adult coloring is simply one of the best ways to quickly and easily reduce stress, anxiety, and depression . Because each design has plenty of detail and cool bold compositions , you may notice your worries melting away while you easily and comfortably and color each page. Inside you'll find images of: Dinosaurs Sharks Big Cats Dragons and other cool subjects.