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Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Area's Best Sites for Gold
Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Area's Best Sites for Gold
GPT194
$24.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 288 pages, 5.9 x 0.6 x 9.1, 9781493003945
Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest  is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in the pacific northwest region. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Oregon, Washington,...
Roadside Geology of Utah, 2nd edition
Roadside Geology of Utah, 2nd edition
MPP011
$26.00  
Paperback, Felicie Williams, Lucy Chronic & Halka Chronic, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426188
Arches National Park. Bryce Canyon. Zion. When one thinks of Utah, it s rocks and iconic landforms preserved in a nearly endless list of national parks and monuments come immediately to mind. Perhaps more so than any other state, Utah is built for geologic exploration, and geologists/authors...
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
MPP030
$20.00  
Paperback, John Paul Gries, 358 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878423385
South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams,...
Arizona Gold and Gems Maps: Then and Now
Arizona Gold and Gems Maps: Then and Now
NWD001
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755870
Arizona Gold and Gems:   Then and Now  is a package of five maps, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″ printed on both sides. The very readable historical maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   Maps have been reproduced from authentic documents on file from archival sources — 100 years of reported gold and...
Washington Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Washington Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD011
$8.00  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755832
Washington Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map of early mining...
Roadside Geology of Arizona
Roadside Geology of Arizona
MPP002
$20.00  
Paperback, Halka Chronic, 322 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878421473
Roadside Geology of Hawai`i details the evolution of this volcanic island chain, from the origin of a hot spot and the tumultuous creation of each island to ongoing eruptions and the gradual death and erosion of old volcanoes. Residents and tourists alike will soon become experts on lava tubes...
Rockhounding California: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites
Rockhounding California: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites
GPT229
$18.95  
Paperback, Gail A. Butler, 200 pages, 6 x 9, 9780762771417
Although known for its gold production, California is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and upated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions, comb tide-washed beaches for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale bone, and prospect in the mountains...
Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites
Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites
GPT230
$18.95  
Paperback, Montana Hodges, 240 pages, 6 x 9, 9780762781621
With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens,...
Rockhounding Utah: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 3RD EDITION
Rockhounding Utah: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 3RD EDITION
GPT257
$22.95  
Paperback, William A. Kappele, Gary Warren, 216 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493045969
This completely updated and revised, full-color edition of Rockhounding Utah reveals the grandeur of the state's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description of the 86 state's sites...
Roadside Geology of Idaho
Roadside Geology of Idaho
MPP026
$28.00  
Paperback, Paul Link, Shawn Willsey, Keegan Schmidt, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878427024
Learn about the remarkable geologic diversity of the Gem State with the completely revised, full-color edition of Roadside Geology of Idaho. Excellent graphics, spectacular photographs, and straightforward writing describe and interpret the rocks and landscapes visible outside your car window,...
Washington Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Evergreen State - Book
Washington Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Evergreen State - Book
MPP033
$18.00  
Paperback, Eugene Kiver, 144 pages, 9 x 0.25 x 8.5", 9780878426546
Roadside Geology of Colorado, 3rd Edition
Roadside Geology of Colorado, 3rd Edition
MPP003
$26.00  
Paperback, Felicie Williams & Halka Chronic, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426096
The third edition of this popular guide is now even better it s full color. Colorado s multihued rocks from white and red sandstones to green shales and pink granites are vividly splashed across the pages in stunning color photographs. Detailed color maps and diagrams clearly distill the state s...
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
MPP001
$26.00  
Paperback, Cathy Connor, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426195
The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the...
Arizona Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Grand Canyon State
Arizona Rocks!: A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Grand Canyon State
MPP023
$18.00  
Paperback, T. Scott Bryan, 112 pages, 9 x 8.5, 9780878425983
Arizona is a geologist s playground, with a scientifically intriguing story behind every rocky outcrop, dry playa, and sparkling spring. Arizona Rocks! tells the stories of 44 of the best geologic sites in the state. Not only will you learn about well-known places, such as Barringer Meteorite...
Idaho Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Idaho Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD005
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755818
Idaho Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the N Section.   Side 2  is a map showing regional mineral...
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD009
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5
Oregon Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map showing the Bohemia...
The Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks
The Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks
FFB175
$29.95  
Paperback, Dr. Rupert Hochleitner PhD, 448 pages, 5.5 x 7.5, 9780228103622
Mineral collecting by amateur "rockhounds" has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new generations of minerals enthusiasts. Each needs a comprehensive guidebook with clear photographs and accurate data. This is it. In a thick but...
Colorado Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Colorado Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD004
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780972044158
Colorado Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″ containing   five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  shows regional mineral deposits...
Roadside Geology of Montana
Roadside Geology of Montana
MPP005
$20.00  
Paperback, David D. Alt & Donald W. Hyndman, 427 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422029
Montana's geologic history includes a long succession of disturbances that changed the rocks, then changed many of them again. Unraveling these events reveals a geologically quiet continent that got scrambled in a long and grinding collision with the Pacific crustal plate. Through detailed...
California (Northern) Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
California (Northern) Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD002
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755894
This package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, contains five maps printed on both sides . The very readable historical maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   Maps have been reproduced from authentic documents on file from archival sources — 100 years of reported gold and gems occurrences listed; red...
Oregon Under Foot
Oregon Under Foot
FPL001
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Meyers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9781450757379
This invaluable color guide was developed as an illustrated aid in finding, identifying, and making use of the Oregon gemstones. Accurate photos showing 60+ varieties of agate, jasper, opal, and related gems in the rough, as well as in the cut and polished state for identification purposes. ....
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
RAN415
$25.95  
Flexbound, National Audubon Society, 856 pages, 4.2 x 1.3 x 7.7, 9780394502694
Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural...
What's that Rock or Mineral?
What's that Rock or Mineral?
DKP053
$12.99  
Paperback, 128 pages, 3.9 x 0.4 x 7.5, 9781465415929
Compact and portable,  What's That Rock, Mineral or Gem?  is an indispensable beginner's pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
MPP006
$20.00  
Paperback, Halka Chronic, 255 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422098
The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite...
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
ING042
$21.99  
Paperback, Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pederson, 208 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 22.9, 9780990415282
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine  Your Own  Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming Whether you're digging for the...
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
GPT259
$14.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 176 pages, 4.4 x 0.4 x 7, 9781493046867
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals  is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify...
Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's Natural Treasures
Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's Natural Treasures
STL322
$14.99  
Flexicover, Dr. David C Cook, Dr. Wendy L Kirk, 320 pages, 5 x 6.5, 9781782742593
An accessible and informative guide to 300 minerals and gemstones, from simple sandstones to diamond, jade, and sanidine.   Discover the fascinating world of the treasures beneath your feet. Each entry in this mini-encyclopedia includes a beautiful color photo plus a key information table with...
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
MPP028
$20.00  
Paperback, Marli Miller, 160 pages, 8 x 9, 9780878427031
To discover astonishing rocks and landforms in the Beaver State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Oregon Rocks, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in the state. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from the Triassic marble...
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
FFB156
$19.95  
Paperback, Rupert Hochleitner, 256 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780228102281
Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems   is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is...
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
MPS136
$7.99  
Paperback, Paul R. Shaffer and Herbert S. Zim, 160 pages, 4.1 x 0.3 x 6, 9781582381329
This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full...
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
GPT256
$22.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493034116
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho   is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine...
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
NBN039
$24.95  
Paperback, Lars Johnson, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493019090
This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to...
Geology Geology Geology
Geology
WFP065
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550755
Geology is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. The guide simply explains geological processes, the differences between rocks, minerals and gemstones, the most common types North American rocks and minerals and the best rockhounding locations. It also reviews the...
Rocks & Minerals of Western North America
Rocks & Minerals of Western North America
CPC004
$7.00  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981971
Did you ever find an interesting rock and wonder what type of rock it is, and how it came to be formed? Western North America is rich in rocks and minerals, and in this new book the most common ones are described and illustrated in full color. This clear visual guide will help you identify the...
Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
GPT263
$24.95  
Paperback, Lars Johnson, 320 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493059669
Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help...
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
MPP019
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller & Darrel S. Cowan, 400 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426775
Washington is alive with geologic activity: It’s home to the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, earthquakes regularly rattle the populated Puget Sound region, the potential of landslides increases with each soaking rain, and tsunami evacuation routes alert tourists in Olympic National Park...
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
MPP008
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller, 380 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426317
When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion....
A Field Guide to Gemstones of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Gemstones of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC141
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick Hudson, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175097
This full-colour, laminated field guide is your introduction to the beauty and wonder of the gemstones found in the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its variety and quality of earth treasures. From purple amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, black and white onyx and emeralds to sodalite,...
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
AVK082
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. Lynch, 28 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591939337
Your beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring the most common and desirable agates and other collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the...
Take-Along Guide: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads Take Along Guides: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
Take-Along Guide: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
GPT169
$7.95  
Paperback, Laura Evert, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 978155971786
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This guide introduces children to the world of geology. The book describes fifteen common rocks and minerals, five fossils, and seven different arrowheads and...
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
AVK049
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. & Bob Lynch, 22 pages, 4.5 x 8, 9781591937753
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Pacific Coast! Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring 52 of the most common and desirable rocks and minerals along the coasts...
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
AVK019
$14.95  
Paperback, Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch, 320 pages, 4.2 x 6, 9781591932932
A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.
Agates of the Oregon Coast, 4th Edition
Agates of the Oregon Coast, 4th Edition
FPL004
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 16 pages, 4 x 8.5, 9780998075013
This popular pocket guide  Agates of the Oregon Coast  is the NEW comprehensive, easy-to-use full color illustrated guide of the what, where, when and how of information on agate, jasper, fossils and petrified wood commonly found on the Oregon Coast. This guide shows the specimens in their...
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC021
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Eileen Van der FlierKeller, 16 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550173956
A sturdy, full-color, fold-out guide to the identification and characteristics of pebbles and small rocks found almost everywhere. Where are those pebble from' What are they made of and how were they formed' This guide rocks!
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
FPL003
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9780998075006
With  Agates of the Pacific Coast   you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indispensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in a inside your coat, back pack or into the glove compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color...