Rocks & Minerals
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Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide
$19.95 Add to cartA richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the world
Gemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of- Author: Hansen, Robin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: April 12 2022
- ISBN10: 0691214484
- Language: English
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Salt: A World History
$19.00 Add to cart“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” – New York Times Book Review
An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World Best-selling author Mark- Author: Kurlansky, Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 496
- Publish Date: January 28 2003
- ISBN10: 0142001619
- Language: English
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Agate Hunting Made Easy: How to Really Find Lake Superior Agates
$14.95 Add to cartFind Lake Superior agates with confidence using Jim Magnuson’s proven strategies.
You admire Lake Superior agates for their color and beauty–and you’d love to go home with a treasured discovery. But t
- Author: Magnuson, Jim
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: April 07 2026
- ISBN10: 1647554829
- Language: English
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Rocks & Minerals
$40.00 Read moreDiscover the fascinating and diverse stories behind 300 types of rocks, fossils, minerals, crystals, and gemstones.
Did you know that sand and mud are technically rocks or that there are over 5,300 fo- Series: Science and Secrets of Natural History
- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 22 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217306787
- Language: English
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Simply Geology: Facts Made Fast
$21.99 Read moreCombining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, this is the perfect introduction to the science of our planet for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.
Covering a broad range of- Series: DK Simply
- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: September 15 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217139514
- Language: English
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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains
$17.95 Add to cartRocks, 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 siz… [more below]
- Series: Falcon Pocket Guides
- Author: Romaine, Garret
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: June 16 2026
- ISBN10: 1493089838
- Language: English
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Rockhounding California
$18.95 Add to cartAlthough known for its gold production, California is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and updated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions, comb ti… [more below]
- Series: Rockhounding
- Author: Butler, Gail A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: June 19 2012
- ISBN10: 0762771410
- Language: English
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Rocks, Gems, and Minerals: What You Need to Know about Crystals, Gemstones, Agates, and Other Rocks
$27.49 Add to cartDiscover the Dazzling World of Rocks, Gems, and Minerals!
Fascinated by the Earth’s Natural Treasures? Dive into the vivid and diverse universe of rocks, crystals, and minerals. Whether you’re a buddin
- Author: Silva, Mari
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 122
- Publish Date: March 16 2024
- ISBN10: 1638183104
- Language: English
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In Search of Gems: Finding Treasures in Wild Places
$14.95 Add to cartAn evocative journey through geology and landscape, seen through the eyes of one of Scotland’s most beloved poets and storytellers.
Blending lyrical prose with personal reflection, Kenneth Steven expl
- Series: In the Moment
- Author: Steven, Kenneth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 07 2026
- ISBN10: 1916812627
- Language: English
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Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana’s Best Rockhounding Sites
$24.95 Add to cartWith 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 commercial sites as … [more below]
- Series: Rockhounding
- Author: Hodges, Montana
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: December 16 2025
- ISBN10: 1493088807
- Language: English
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Rocks: A Guide to the Stones Around Us and the Stories They Tell
$21.99 Add to cartIdentify the rocks you discover and uncover the stories they hold.
What is that rock you’ve just picked up? Which minerals is it made of, what’s unique about it, and what can it reveal about Earth’s- Author: Hybl, Vojta
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: March 17 2026
- ISBN10: 1836009771
- Language: English
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Road Rocks Ontario: Over 250 Geological Wonders to Discover
$34.95 Read moreThe province of Ontario contains many sites of outstanding geological importance. Many are internationally well known and attract visitors from around the globe. Others no less important remain hidden… [more below]
- Author: Eyles, Nick
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 570
- Publish Date: March 15 2013
- ISBN10: 1550418599
- Language: English
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Stone Art: A Mini Mindfulness Kit
$14.95 Add to cartThis miniature stone painting kit offers crafters of all levels a creative practice to quiet the mind while painting stones.
- Specifications: Includes 2 white plaster rocks, 8 paint pots, 1 dotting too
- Series: Rp Minis
- Author: Trujillo Arango, Maria Mercedes
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 28 2025
- ISBN10: 9798894141572
- Language: English
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Turquoise: Identifying and Collecting the Southwest’s Iconic Gemstone
$15.95 Add to cartExplore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.
Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of
- Author: Lynch, Dan R.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 11 2025
- ISBN10: 1647553865
- Language: English
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From Rough Stones to Wow: Turn Your Rocks & Minerals Into Beautiful Gems
$21.95 Add to cartTake rock collecting to the next level: create gemstones that glisten and shine with beginner instructions that yield professional results.
Beautifully cut, polished, and shaped gemstones are marvelous
- Author: Magnuson, Jim
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: May 13 2025
- ISBN10: 1647554586
- Language: English
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Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed, and Wonder
$29.00 Add to cartDiscover the wonders and perils of the earth’s precious metals–what they have offered us as humans, and how they’ve forever changed our relationship with the world around us
The ground beneath our fe- Author: Marsden, Philip
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: November 04 2025
- ISBN10: 1640097449
- Language: English
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The Whispers of Rock: The Stories That Stone Tells about Our World and Our Lives
$30.00 Add to cartA geologist’s “poetic and heartfelt” (Robert Macfarlane) revelation of how our planet’s seemingly inert bones pulse with unexpected vitality
If you listen, can you hear the stones speak? The question- Author: Khatwa, Anjana
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: November 04 2025
- ISBN10: 1541604644
- Language: English
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Rocks and Riches: Exploring California’s Stunning Geology
$28.00 Add to cartTake a road trip through deep time and California history, with a friendly expert geologist at the wheel.
From its epic earthquakes to its famed epithet “the Golden State,” California as we know it wou
- Author: Prost, Gary L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: July 22 2025
- ISBN10: 1597146773
- Language: English
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Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks
$20.99 Add to cartWinner of the 2025 John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing
“A beautiful book–at once intimate and sweeping, informative and moving.” –Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White Sky Earth is- Author: Bjornerud, Marcia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 12 2025
- ISBN10: 1250875919
- Language: English
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Stones: A Material and Cultural History
$35.00 Read moreThe story of our deep and multifaceted connections to geological matter–the very bedrock of our lives.
From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been revered, collected, enhanced, scul- Author: Oldershaw, Cally
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 296
- Publish Date: November 29 2023
- ISBN10: 1789147719
- Language: English
