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Fee Mining and Rockhounding Adven-
tures in the West
Monaco Revised edition covers over
100 collecting locations, 153 museums,
caves, points of interest and local festivals
throughout 19 states. Lists seasons, hours,
directions, cost, tools and supplies needed.
Invaluable guide. 240 pgs
240-563........... 8 oz.........................15.95
CaliforniaRocks:AGuide toGeological
Sites in the Golden State.
Baylor. Exploreand learnabout 65publicly
accessible locales throughout California.
Illustrates thedynamicgeologyof the state.
From lava tubes and bubbling mud pots to
erupting geysers and creeping landslides.
Color photos, maps, glossary and explana-
tory text for each location. 128 pages
240-192...............6 oz...................... 16.00
DK Smithsonian Rock and Gem: The
Definitive Guide to Rocks, Minerals,
Gems and Fossils
Displays every feature of the Earth’s geo-
logic splendor. Striking visual profiles for
accurate identification. Advice on how to
cut, polish and display objects. 360 page
240-436.............. 2 lbs....................... 24.95
Geodes: Nature’s Treasures
Cross & Zeitner. A stunning full color
exploration of Geodes from how they are
created to where they are mined. Looks
at the exquisite variety of crystal forms
within. Soft Cover 304 pages.
240-194.............. 2 lbs....................... 19.95
Geology Underfoot Series
Ahands-on series about getting out of your
car andout among the rocks and landforms.
Will inform and entertain you, regardless
of your knowledge level of geology.
DeathValley andOwensValley
- 325 pgs
240-181........... 1 lb..........................20.00
Illinois -
306 pgs
240-182........... 1 lb..........................20.00
Northern Arizona
- 324 pgs
240-183........... 1 lb..........................18.00
Southern California
- 224 pg
s
240-184........... 1 lb..........................14.00
Southern Utah -
292 pg
s
240-185........... 1 lb..........................20.00
Yosemite National Park
- 304 pg
s
240-186........... 1 lb..........................24.00
Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in
the Eastern U.S
Monaco Revised and updated to include
294 places to visit in 31 states. Includes
86 digging sites, plus caves, museums and
other points of interest. 264 pgs
240-564........... 8 oz..........................15.95
Illustrated Guide to Common Rocks
and Their Minerals
Brown&Allan. Provides the basic ground-
work for understanding and identifying
common rocks by addressing the general
nature and three main classifications of
rocks and the component minerals that
make them. 59 pages.
240-483................ 8 oz.................... 5.95
BOOKS - COLLECTING, GEOLOGY
DK Smithsonian Books
Designed for beginners and experienced
collectors alike, these field guides make
identification of individual specimens
sure, simple and straightforward. Each
entry has a full color illustration as well
as color-coded bands that provide at-a-
glance facts for quick reference. Easy to
use and beautiful to look at, this series is
an invaluable resource for every collector.
Soft Cover, 5
3
⁄
4
" x 8
1
⁄
2
".
Handbook of Gemstones
Hall. 180 pages.
240-439.......................1 lb.............. 20.00
Handbook of Fossils
Walker & Ward. 320 pages.
240-440..................... 2 lbs.............. 20.00
Handbook of Rocks and Minerals
Pellant 256 pages
240-438............... 1 lb 8 oz.............. 20.00
Minerals of theWorld
Schumann. Revised and updated. This
photo-filled field guide presents 500
of the most collectable minerals along
with the author's unique system for
quick identification. Brilliant color
photos are color-coded to make this
a great reference guide. Hard cover.
232pgs.
240-309................. 1 lb.................... 14.95
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and
Precious Stones
Lyman. Over 450 full-color photos and
comprehensive entries on the major gems
andprecious stones of theworld. 384pgs.
240-301..................... 1 lb...............17.99
Golden Guides
Handy reference guides to add pleasure
and knowledge to your hobby. 4" x 6" size
makes them easy to take along on field
trips. All have color illustrations. Clear,
concise descriptions written by experts.
Average 160 pages.
Rocks and Minerals
240-414........... 6 oz........................... 6.95
Fossils
240-415........... 6 oz........................... 6.95
Geology
240-416........... 6 oz........................... 6.95
Simon&Schuster's Guide to Rocks and
Minerals
Prinz, Harlow, Peters. Includes over 1000
illustrations, 600 in full color. Contains
precise informationonappearance, classifi-
cationand formationon rocks andminerals.
608pages.
240-300A.................. 1 lb...............19.00
Minerals, Fossils and Fluorescents of
Arizona: A Field Guide for Collectors
Bearce. Features 90 collecting sites with
photos, topographic maps and GPS coor-
dinates. Covers basic science of minerals,
fossils, and fluorescents with geological
formations at each site and the propter ties
of minerals. 402 pgs.
240-491................1 lb..................... 29.00
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Polk. Identification,Values, Lapidary Uses.
Revised and expanded 2nd edition. Easy-
to-use book is actually three guides in one.
Learn how and where to find and identify
rocks and minerals.
242-306.................18 oz................ 19.99