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Excellent!!! - [24 Aug 2008]
This book is an excellent addition to my sons library! He said it has the most amazing pictures and commentary that he's seen.
and commentary that he's seen.
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A rocky read - [27 Jan 2008]
Among my many interests, geology has always been lurking in the background, one that I never really pursued but nonetheless seemed worth knowing about. For this reason, I finally got around to getting a book on the topic, and picked out The Practical ...
really pursued but nonetheless seemed worth knowing about. For this reason, I finally got...
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Excellent but brief introduction - [16 Jan 2008]
I checked this book out of the library and after halfway through decided it was a keeper and ordered my own copy. Mr. Dixon's writing style is straight forward and easy to follow. Plenty of illustrations to help visualize various concepts and landforms...
ordered my own copy. Mr. Dixon's writing style is straight forward and easy to follow. Plenty...
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intro to rocks - [29 Nov 2007]
Not a bad intro to geology for older kids or interested adults; well-illustrated and clearly written.
written.
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perfect for the hobbyist - [12 Nov 2007]
After a long search, I've finally found a basic geology that is not for children, but is wonderful for an adult hobbyist. Gorgeous pictures, nice explanatory drawings, index and glossary are very helpful
for an adult hobbyist. Gorgeous pictures, nice explanatory drawings, index and glossary...
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Uneven material - [27 Nov 2006]
This book provides a fair introduction to geology with fairly clear diagrams and introduction to basics such as geological time scale and plate tectonics. The book tries to emphasize the practical side of geology: what can be seen and picked up. The i...
to basics such as geological time scale and plate tectonics. The book tries to emphasize...
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Couldn't Put The Book Down!Great Book! - [13 Oct 2005]
Dougal Dixon has written a wonderful book with detailed discriptions suited for both the beginner and those already into Geology.This book is a perfect learning tool for all ages. Perfect for education as well as recreational activilties. I highly recommmend...
and those already into Geology.This book is a perfect learning tool for all ages. Perfect...
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Excellent Book for the Beginning Geologist - [06 Aug 2004]
This is a wonderful book for the beginning geologist or anyone interested in earth sciences. It presents the fundamental concepts of geology in a way that is accessible to the non-specialist, but without being oversimplified or condescending. It's full...
It presents the fundamental concepts of geology in a way that is accessible to the non-specialist...
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Nice book for the beginner - [04 Jul 2000]
I have the habit of buying anything with geology, paleontology, history, etc. in the title, sometimes without thought to where I'm at with my knowledge base. This was one of those times! The book is a lovely, well illustrated, practical guide to geology...
sometimes without thought to where I'm at with my knowledge base. This was one of those times...
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Great book. Good for beginners. - [16 May 1999]
Today we were at 12000 feet looking into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and we decided we needed a book. Any book. A good book. A book that keeps you reading. The Practical Geologist was just the book! We read all night, and the night's not over yet...
we needed a book. Any book. A good book. A book that keeps you reading. The Practical Geologist...
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