Rockhounding Books
A Collector's Guide to Rock Mineral & Fossil Localities of Utah (MP 95-4)
By: J. R. WilsonWith the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great...
$11.95
Rockhounding Utah
By: William A. Kappele 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...
$22.95
Gem Trails of Utah
By: James R. Mitchell Updated and expanded, this classic best-seller is filled with expert advice from years of experience. Rockhounds just starting out or collectors who have been discovering Utah's treasures for years will find this an invaluable source of...
$14.95
Popcorn Rock
Popcorn Rock is a naturally occurring mineral found at limited outcrops in the Great Basin of the Western U.S., whose amazing properties were first discovered by Utah geologist Richard D. Barnes in 1981. The same geologic processes that are at...
$2.75
Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals: Facts at Your Fingertips
Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed...
$4.99
The Rockhound's Handbook
By: James R. Mitchell Rockhounding - the popular term for the hobby of collecting rocks, and minerals. But beyond the possibility of making a new find or valuable discovery, rockhounding offers all ages the opportunity to learn about the nature...
$15.95
Rockhounding Idaho
By: Garret Romaine 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 collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known...
$22.95
DK Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals
Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge and discover the spectacular array of rocks and minerals on Earth! Learn how to identify more than 500 rocks and minerals of the world through stunning photographs, detailed characteristics, and quick, accessible text.Inside the...
$19.99
Rock and Gem: The Definitive Guide to Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones, and Fossils
A great guidebook featuring full-color photos of hundreds of rocks and gems for collectors and enthusiasts, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and written by a geologist with decades of experience. Author Ronald Bonewitz started his career as a...
$24.95
Rockhounding Wyoming
By: Kenneth Lee Graham The 75 sites described in this guide take you across the red desert to the high mountain majesty of the Big Horns and Wind Rivers as well as the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Graham,...
$19.95
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest (Falcon Pocket Guides)
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwest is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy...
$16.95
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains (Falcon Pocket Guides)
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 130 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this...
$14.95
Rocks, Minerals & Gems (Scholastic)
In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to...
$19.99
Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads (Take Along Guides)
An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation.
$7.95
Rocks & Minerals (DK Eyewitness)
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and mineralsLearn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students...
$9.99
Rockhounding Nevada: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites
A complete guide to finding and collecting the state’s gems and mineralsRockhounding Nevada is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in the Silver State. Fully up to date with GPS coordinates for more...
$22.95
Rocks, Minerals and Gems, by John Farndon
This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is...
$12.95
Geodes: Nature's Treasures
Explore the Mysterious World of Geodes! Take a crack at geode science! Learn from two world renowned gemologists as they share their lifelong passion and knowledge of everything geodes, from their formation and occurrence to the amazing variety and beauty...
$21.95
Gem Trails of Colorado
By: James R. Mitchell Colorado is known for its mineral and geologic diversity formed over the eons by violent tectonic and volcanic forces. This updated and expanded second edition of Gem Trails of Colorado features over 90 locations, including 27...
$13.95
Rockhounding Montana
By: Montana Hodges & Robert Feldman Search for stunning Montana agate along the Yellowstone River. Hunt for sapphires at the Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine. Help paleontologists excavate dinosaurs in Malta. Rockhounding Montana points the way to the best rockhounding in...
$18.95