Sten, mineraler og fossiler: for alment interesserede læsere

Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines. Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated facts and fables. There is also an interactive spotter's guide at the back, where you can check off what you find.  This informative, practical and beautiful guide is part of a new nature series designed to encourage creativity through exploring the outdoors. An activity for adults and children alike, enjoy The Little Guide to Shorelines on your next trip to the sea.

This picture book is about the top five Theropod dinosaurs including the most famous T-rex dinosaur. All the dinosaurs in this book can be visualized in 3D animations and seen in their real size using Augmented reality.Most Theropod dinosaurs lived millions of years ago in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and this book reveals fascinating information about T-rex, Spinosaurus, Gigantosaurus, Velociraptor, and Dilophosaurus dinosaurs. This book is packed with information for children such as when these creatures lived on the earth, where did they live, their habitat, size, diet, and interesting facts about their skeletons.This is the world's first in this kind of experience for children. It is a perfect book for young children and adults who love dinosaurs as they can see them and interact with them in the real world. They can even create their own dinosaur park with any number of dinosaurs and take pictures for fun.

This is the story of the dinosaurs, uniquely retold through 50 of the most significant findings from the fossil record. Each entry is illustrated with special photography of original specimens that illustrate both the history of dinosaur discovery and key evolutionary events. Palaeontologist Paul M. Barrett explains the importance of each fossil and how it marks a crucial inflection point in an evolutionary dynasty that ruled the Earth for more than 150 million years. The book is divided into themed sections, beginning with dinosaur ancestors before introducing all the major dinosaur groups and moving on to the distinctive aspects of their biology such as feeding, distribution, locomotion and behaviour. The final section focuses on the first fossil birds including the legendary Archaeopteryx, the feathered dinosaur that is widely considered to be the first bird species.

The popular geoscience series returns with another volume on exploration geophysics. This time the 46 authors - including seasoned scientists and newcomers to the field - tackle the more quantitative side of the field. There is something for every geoscientist here, especially anyone involved in petroleum, mining, or geothermal exploration.

Perfect Gift Under $10A great notebook and journal. A convenient sized 6x9 ruled notebook with 140 pages. This composition notebook has a mattte finish and is a flexable paperback that is perfectly bound. It has a beautiful look and feel, and will make a great gift. This notebook is perfect for any note taker, writer, artist, journalist, teacher, or student looking for a cool look! Makes A Great UNDER $10 gift for everyone. For any occasion!

"NATURE HAS THE POWER TO INSPIRE. TO TRANSFORM. TO CREATE WONDER. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Utah's five national parks captured in stunning detail. Be transported through time as millions of years of the Earth's history are exposed in Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks. Witness the wonder of the Waterpocket Fold, marvel at the otherworldly hoodoos, and peer into unknown possibilities through the iconic Delicate Arch. Whether you've visited these majestic landmarks yourself or are simply looking for a reason to discover the untold treasures that await your arrival, this photographic journey is your passport to witness natural wonders you can't find anywhere else in the world! "

"Dive into prehistoric waters and discover extraordinary sea creatures who reigned supreme in the ocean for 150 million years"--

Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures.Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers.This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.

This fascinating text comprises a detailed guide to gemmology, perfect for the aspiring amateur and seasoned practitioner alike. Covering in detail the fundamentals of the subject, this rare book constitutes a great addition to any gemmological collection and is a veritable must-have for those looking for an introduction to the subject. This text is split into the two parts: Transparent Stones and Translucent and Opaque Stones, and contains chapters on: The Materials to be Studied; The ¿Bending¿ of light, and its Effects; The Pocket Lens; ¿Inclusion¿ in Stones; The ¿Chelseä filter; The Microscope; and many more. G. M. Sprague was a fellow, Tully medallist, and Anderson prize-winner of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. This rare text is proudly republished here with a new introduction to the subject.

The Vintage Journal Overhanging Rock, Yosemite, California pocket journal features a travel poster illustration of the famous tourist point, Overhanging Rock in Yosemite. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Three Brothers Peaks, Yosemite, California pocket journal features an illustration of a rock formation in Yosemite. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

The Vintage Journal Overhanging Rock, Yosemite, California pocket journal features a an illustration of three men standing on top of a rock in Yosemite. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

Focusing on rocks and minerals of New York, this field guide features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify their finds.