A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles

Van Der Flier-Keller, Eileen

 
9781550173956: A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles
ISBN 10 : 1550173952 ISBN 13 : 9781550173956
Editeur : Harbour Publishing, 2006

Synopsis


2009 recipient of the Geological Association of Canada Neale Medal

Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you.
The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles , a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals. A great resource for Earth Science currium units in schools, the short text deals with how rocks form and how to tell if a rock is igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. It also provides some fun facts about minerals in our daily lives.

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À propos de l?auteur

Eileen Van der Flier-Keller is a geologist and Associate Professor in Earth Sciences at the University of Victoria. She is passionate about rocks, beaches and teaching students and teachers about the stories rocks tell us about our Earth's history. She lives in Victoria with her family.

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Éditeur
Harbour Publishing
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1550173952
ISBN 13 
9781550173956
Reliure
Brochure
Nombre de pages
2
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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