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Kansas Geology: An Introduction of Landscapes, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils Second Edition, Revised
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Description for Kansas Geology: An Introduction of Landscapes, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils Second Edition, Revised
Paperback. What are the Kansas state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found? How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one 'read the rocks' to find evidence of ancient oceans, earthquakes, and even volcanoes in Kansas? This title provides the answers to these questions and more. Editor(s): Buchanan, Rex. Num Pages: 256 pages, 157 illustrations, 32 in colour. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
What are the state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found? How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one 'read the rocks' to find evidence of ancient oceans, earthquakes, and even volcanoes in Kansas? Learn all that and much more in this new edition of a classic work designed for both general readers and geologists. Like the original edition, first published in 1984, the revised edition of ""Kansas Geology"" is heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, many of them in full color, plus maps and figures. The introduction sketches ... Read more
What are the state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found? How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one 'read the rocks' to find evidence of ancient oceans, earthquakes, and even volcanoes in Kansas? Learn all that and much more in this new edition of a classic work designed for both general readers and geologists. Like the original edition, first published in 1984, the revised edition of ""Kansas Geology"" is heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, many of them in full color, plus maps and figures. The introduction sketches ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
663g
Place of Publication
Kansas, United States
ISBN
9780700617265
SKU
V9780700617265
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-99
About
Rex Buchanan is Deputy Director of the Kansas Geological Survey and coauthor of the newly revised and updated Roadside Kansas: A Kansas Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks (see page 21).
Reviews for Kansas Geology: An Introduction of Landscapes, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils Second Edition, Revised
"An excellent and accurate summary of the geologic materials of Kansas intended for readers with little or no background in earth science.... Refreshing and informative." Great Plains Quarterly "Presents a vivid history of the creatures who lived millions of years ago in Kansas and describes how both the animals and the landscape evolved in a state world famous for its ... Read more