Rocks & Minerals of Western North America
- Publisher
- Calypso Publishing
- Initial publish date
- May 2013
- Category
- Rocks & Minerals
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780973981971
- Publish Date
- May 2013
- List Price
- $14.95
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Description
Did you ever wonder what type of rock you found? Western North America is rich in rocks and minerals and they are described and illustrated in full color with this new book. This great new visual guide will help you identify the rocks and minerals you encounter throughout the west. The west is famous for many minerals, including jade and gold, but what about the rest! Many types of rocks and minerals are selected and worked to be made into pendants and other amazing works of art. Using easy to understand language and crisp, vibrant photographs, you will be able to identify the rocks and minerals around you. Now, with this new guide, you can look at rocks and minerals in a whole new light!
About the author
J. Duane Sept is a biologist, freelance writer and professional photographer. His biological work has included research on various wildlife species and service as a park naturalist. His award-winning photographs have been published internationally, in displays and in books, magazines and other publications, for clients that include BBC Wildlife, Parks Canada, Natural Canada, National Wildlife Federation and World Wildlife Fund.
Today Duane brings wealth of information to the public as an author, in much the same way he has inspired thousands of visitors to Canada's parks. His published books include The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest (Harbour Publishing), Common Birds of British Columbia (Calypso Publishing) and Wild Berries of the Northwest: Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States (Calypso Publishing).
Other titles by
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest
Second Revised Edition
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California
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Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
British Columbia, Washington and Oregon
Wild Berries of the Northwest
Common Birds of Interior British Columbia
Okanagan and Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide
Florida to Canada
Common Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Northwest
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States
Common Mushrooms of the Northwest
Animal Tracks & Signs of the Northwest
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States