The Practical Geologist by Dougal Dixon

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The Practical Geologist by Dougal Dixon

From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science.
Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes.
It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents.
Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere.

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Dougal Dixon attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he studied geology and paleogeography. He is an award-winning author who specializes in earth sciences and evolution and has written numerous children's books and encyclopedias. He's developed a reputation for presenting things in a unique way. His most prominent writings in this regard are After Man: A Zoology of the Future, in which he explained the workings of evolution by speculating on the types of animals that may emerge in the future, and The New Dinosaurs, in which he discussed the zoogeography of the planet by speculating on what life might be like today if dinosaurs had not gone extinct.

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ISBN 13 9780671746971
ISBN 10 0671746979
Title The Practical Geologist
Author Dougal Dixon
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company)
Year published 1992-08-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.