Author: Christopher M. Bailey
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
From the Blue Ridge to the Beach
Author: Christopher M. Bailey
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
Geologic Field-trip Guide to the Volcanic and Hydrothermal Landscape of the Yellowstone Plateau
Author: Lisa A. Morgan
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9781411342040
Category : Calderas
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9781411342040
Category : Calderas
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Field Safety in Uncontrolled Environments
Author: Stephen R. Oliveri
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A Field Guide to Gettysburg
Author: Carol Reardon
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469608189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
In this lively guide to the Gettysburg battlefield, Carol Reardon and Tom Vossler invite readers to participate in a tour of this hallowed ground. Ideal for carrying on trips through the park as well as for the armchair historian, this book includes comprehensive maps and deft descriptions of the action that situate visitors in time and place. Crisp narratives introduce key figures and events, and eye-opening vignettes help readers more fully comprehend the import of what happened and why. A wide variety of contemporary and postwar source materials offer colorful stories and present interesting interpretations that have shaped--or reshaped--our understanding of Gettysburg today. Each stop addresses the following: What happened here? Who fought here? Who commanded here? Who fell here? Who lived here? How did participants remember this event?
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469608189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
In this lively guide to the Gettysburg battlefield, Carol Reardon and Tom Vossler invite readers to participate in a tour of this hallowed ground. Ideal for carrying on trips through the park as well as for the armchair historian, this book includes comprehensive maps and deft descriptions of the action that situate visitors in time and place. Crisp narratives introduce key figures and events, and eye-opening vignettes help readers more fully comprehend the import of what happened and why. A wide variety of contemporary and postwar source materials offer colorful stories and present interesting interpretations that have shaped--or reshaped--our understanding of Gettysburg today. Each stop addresses the following: What happened here? Who fought here? Who commanded here? Who fell here? Who lived here? How did participants remember this event?
Field Excursions from the 2021 GSA Section Meetings
Author: Joan Florsheim
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700612
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700612
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Complete Creation Museum Adventure
Author: Ken Ham
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515389
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The second book in the best-selling Complete Adventure series is designed by the creative folks at Answers in Genesis. This unique "field trip in a book" focuses on the exciting new Creation Museum just 7 miles west of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Visitors explore dinosaur exhibits, video theaters, a petting zoo, a state-of-the-art planetarium and much more.
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515389
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The second book in the best-selling Complete Adventure series is designed by the creative folks at Answers in Genesis. This unique "field trip in a book" focuses on the exciting new Creation Museum just 7 miles west of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Visitors explore dinosaur exhibits, video theaters, a petting zoo, a state-of-the-art planetarium and much more.
Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas
Author: Kevin G. Stewart
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469625733
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
How were the Appalachian Mountains formed? Are the barrier islands moving? Is there gold in the Carolinas? The answers to these questions and many more appear in this reader-friendly guide to the geology of North Carolina and South Carolina. Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas pairs a brief geological history of the region with 31 field trips to easily accessible, often familiar sites in both states where readers can observe firsthand the evidence of geologic change found in rocks, river basins, mountains, waterfalls, and coastal land formations. Geologist Kevin Stewart and science writer Mary-Russell Roberson begin by explaining techniques geologists use to "read" rocks, the science of plate tectonics, and the formation of the Carolinas. The field trips that follow are arranged geographically by region, from the Blue Ridge to the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. Richly illustrated and accompanied by a helpful glossary of geologic terms, this field guide is a handy and informative carry-along for hikers, tourists, teachers, and families--anyone interested in the science behind the sights at their favorite Carolina spots. Includes field trips to: Grandfather Mountain, N.C. Linville Falls, N.C. Caesars Head State Park, S.C. Reed Gold Mine, N.C. Pilot Mountain State Park, N.C. Raven Rock State Park, N.C. Sugarloaf Mountain, S.C. Santee State Park, S.C. Jockey's Ridge State Park, N.C. Carolina Beach State Park, N.C. and 21 more sites in the Carolinas! Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 1469625733
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
How were the Appalachian Mountains formed? Are the barrier islands moving? Is there gold in the Carolinas? The answers to these questions and many more appear in this reader-friendly guide to the geology of North Carolina and South Carolina. Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas pairs a brief geological history of the region with 31 field trips to easily accessible, often familiar sites in both states where readers can observe firsthand the evidence of geologic change found in rocks, river basins, mountains, waterfalls, and coastal land formations. Geologist Kevin Stewart and science writer Mary-Russell Roberson begin by explaining techniques geologists use to "read" rocks, the science of plate tectonics, and the formation of the Carolinas. The field trips that follow are arranged geographically by region, from the Blue Ridge to the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. Richly illustrated and accompanied by a helpful glossary of geologic terms, this field guide is a handy and informative carry-along for hikers, tourists, teachers, and families--anyone interested in the science behind the sights at their favorite Carolina spots. Includes field trips to: Grandfather Mountain, N.C. Linville Falls, N.C. Caesars Head State Park, S.C. Reed Gold Mine, N.C. Pilot Mountain State Park, N.C. Raven Rock State Park, N.C. Sugarloaf Mountain, S.C. Santee State Park, S.C. Jockey's Ridge State Park, N.C. Carolina Beach State Park, N.C. and 21 more sites in the Carolinas! Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press
Geology and Engineering Geology of the New York Metropolitan Area
Author: Charles A. Baskerville
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
ISBN: 9780875906010
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Field Trip Guidebooks Series, Volume 361. This field trip enables delegates attending the Twenty-eighth International Geological Congress to spend several days in the largest city in the United States. Local geologists have designed day-long field trips to acquaint participants with the complex geology of the New York city metropolitan region. The papers included in this book will serve as guides to the planned trips but may not necessarily follow the order in which the trips will be scheduled.
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
ISBN: 9780875906010
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Field Trip Guidebooks Series, Volume 361. This field trip enables delegates attending the Twenty-eighth International Geological Congress to spend several days in the largest city in the United States. Local geologists have designed day-long field trips to acquaint participants with the complex geology of the New York city metropolitan region. The papers included in this book will serve as guides to the planned trips but may not necessarily follow the order in which the trips will be scheduled.
The Wayfarer's Handbook
Author: Evan S. Rice
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316271357
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
An inventive and visually-appealing passport to the wide world of travel, The Wayfarer's Handbook doesn't tell readers to go anywhere, it shows them how to go everywhere. The Wayfarer's Handbook is a treasure trove of information about the art of travel that is specifically crafted for the modern adventurer. The book is an offbeat guide full of actionable advice, a worldwide exploration reference work, an unconventional collection of world trivia, and an exciting resource of inspiration, all designed for use in a great global adventure. With a visual aesthetic inspired by the look of vintage field guides, The Wayfarer's Handbook is tailor-made for modern readers, providing the distilled essentials of hundreds of interesting topics, presented in a direct and precise but stylish way. This twist on traditional travel genres covers everything from the world's 27 most common travel scams and the fascinating history of hot air balloons to everyday gestures that are offensive in foreign cultures and how to avoid a hippopotamus attack. Sketches, infographics, small maps, and illustrative charts appear throughout, allowing readers to open to any page and discover fascinating new insights into the art of travel. Though The Wayfarer's Handbook is compact enough for the road, it is equally suited to be a gem in the library of anyone interested in exploration.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0316271357
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
An inventive and visually-appealing passport to the wide world of travel, The Wayfarer's Handbook doesn't tell readers to go anywhere, it shows them how to go everywhere. The Wayfarer's Handbook is a treasure trove of information about the art of travel that is specifically crafted for the modern adventurer. The book is an offbeat guide full of actionable advice, a worldwide exploration reference work, an unconventional collection of world trivia, and an exciting resource of inspiration, all designed for use in a great global adventure. With a visual aesthetic inspired by the look of vintage field guides, The Wayfarer's Handbook is tailor-made for modern readers, providing the distilled essentials of hundreds of interesting topics, presented in a direct and precise but stylish way. This twist on traditional travel genres covers everything from the world's 27 most common travel scams and the fascinating history of hot air balloons to everyday gestures that are offensive in foreign cultures and how to avoid a hippopotamus attack. Sketches, infographics, small maps, and illustrative charts appear throughout, allowing readers to open to any page and discover fascinating new insights into the art of travel. Though The Wayfarer's Handbook is compact enough for the road, it is equally suited to be a gem in the library of anyone interested in exploration.
Geology of Newfoundland
Author: Martha Hild
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927099070
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to 48 sites of geologic interest on the island of Newfoundland - one of North America's prime destinations for rock enthusiasts. Maps, GPS waypoints, and travel directions make it easy for anyone to visit breathtaking, informative locations both on and off the beaten track. Colour photographs and accompanying descriptions capture the appeal and significance of the rocks at each site.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927099070
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to 48 sites of geologic interest on the island of Newfoundland - one of North America's prime destinations for rock enthusiasts. Maps, GPS waypoints, and travel directions make it easy for anyone to visit breathtaking, informative locations both on and off the beaten track. Colour photographs and accompanying descriptions capture the appeal and significance of the rocks at each site.