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National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America (Pocket Guides) Paperback – April 1, 2014

by Sarah Garlick (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,201 ratings
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This basic beginner's field guide to North American geology helps anyone identify common rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and land formations. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title--one of an expanding collection of National Geographic pocket guides--offers key facts about dozens of rocks and minerals, how to hunt and identify them, where and how to go looking. The book also pictures and explains the fossils most likely to be found and the fundamental land and rock formations in the North American landscape. With 160 entries, formatted with clear language, key identification points, carefully chosen photographs, and expertly drafted illustrations, this guide is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in the study of rocks and geology.
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Author SARAH GARLICK is a climber, writer, and educator specializing in earth and environmental science. Garlick has made first ascents of rock walls in Greenland, the Middle East, and Newfoundland, and she's scaled alpine routes in Patagonia, Peru, and the Canadian Rockies. She is the author of the award-winning book Flakes, Jugs & Splitters: A Rock Climber's Guide to Geology and is the founder/director of GeoReach, an organization dedicated to science outreach and communication.

Illustrator JARED TRAVNICEK is a scientific and medical illustrator. He received his M.A. in Biological and Medical Illustration from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Jared is a Certified Medical Illustrator and a professional member of the Association of Medical Illustrators.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic (April 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426212828
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426212826
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.27 x 0.4 x 7.26 inches
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Sarah is a science and adventure writer and producer concentrating on the Earth, environmental, and conservation sciences. She is the author of Flakes, Jugs & Splitters: an award-winning book about geology, and a new pocket guide to Rocks and Minerals from the National Geographic Society. Other credits include: writer and producer for Beyond Granite: The Geology of Adventure in the White Mountains, Granite Films, 2014 (exhibition film for the Museum of the White Mountains, Plymouth, NH); writer and on-camera host: Rising from the Plains, Judi Rook, producer, 2006 (pilot television adaptation of John McPhee’s book about the geology of Wyoming).

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Customers find the book provides useful information and images about minerals and rocks. They find it well-written and easy to understand. The pictures are great for identifying rocks. Customers appreciate the compact size and portability, making it convenient to carry around while exploring. Many consider it a good purchase and worth the price. The book is durable and in pristine condition.

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82 customers mention "Information content"78 positive4 negative

Customers find the book provides good information and images on a variety of minerals and rocks. They find it useful for field reference, with quality photos and explanations. The book has different information from other sources and is easy to understand without being too detailed.

"...that this is a pocket-size edition, yet it still contains ample information about various rocks...." Read more

"...This is packed with information from the basic minerals to the rocks made up of crystals and rock formations and mountains...." Read more

"I read this book in one day. I couldn't put it down. It is so informative and the pictures are clear and very helpful." Read more

"It gives a lot of information about the rocks and minerals." Read more

29 customers mention "Readability"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the concise and useful content, as well as the vibrant pictures that make it more appealing. The book is a nice quick reference for those seeking basic information.

"...this guide to anyone who is a rock collector and wants an easy reference on-the-go guide to bring along on their adventures." Read more

"...I gave it all to him last night...he was so excited! The book is "basic" and would work as long as you don't want intricate details...." Read more

"Beginner or well into hobby, easy to use and small enough to take in a backpack" Read more

"...It’s not every stone in the world, but it’s a nice book to start with 😃..." Read more

27 customers mention "Pictures quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has nice pictures and color illustrations that make it easy to read while traveling. They appreciate the photos of minerals and rocks, which are great for identifying them. The book provides a lot of information and is colorful.

"...The illustrations are very vibrant and makes this guide even more appealing...." Read more

"...I couldn't put it down. It is so informative and the pictures are clear and very helpful." Read more

"...loves rocks because the book has a lot of information and great identifying pictures. Would definitely recommend it" Read more

"Alittle pricey but overall a good book lots of illustrations" Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of transport"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book convenient to carry around when exploring rocks or hiking. It's small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around.

"Easy to carry and a good purchase." Read more

"Small and easy to carry around" Read more

"perfect for carring on yourself when out exploring rocks!" Read more

"Good to have in the sheet" Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good purchase and worth the price. They say it's easy to carry.

"Easy to carry and a good purchase." Read more

"What a fantastic buck!..." Read more

"Very informative and well worth the money spent." Read more

"...They are also better for the price. For this book you pay a bigger price for the name fame." Read more

6 customers mention "Sturdiness"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's sturdiness. They find the paper quality and size outstanding. The book is durable, solid, and in pristine condition.

"I bought one, so impressed with everything in it and how durable it is. That I bought 2 more as gifts. Well done.!" Read more

"Mint condition. Quick delivery. Great. Book just smaller than I wanted, but I guess I wasn't paying enough attention. My fault." Read more

"This is absolutely perfect for what I need and is in pristine condition I love it... I'll be keeping it with me in my Jeep..." Read more

"Beautiful book to read. Good mineral information and the book's paper quality and size is outstanding...." Read more

If you’re looking for a book to help with identification, this is not it.
1 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a book to help with identification, this is not it.
I bought this one because it was National Geographic. But I will be returning it because it’s useless as a field guide. It wouldn’t even be useful for beginners. It is definitely pocket size though, but difficult to open and read.
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  • Emilee Probasco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Colorful and Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
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    I love that this is a pocket-size edition, yet it still contains ample information about various rocks. The illustrations are very vibrant and makes this guide even more appealing. I recommend this guide to anyone who is a rock collector and wants an easy reference on-the-go guide to bring along on their adventures.
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  • The Do It Yourself World
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    I love this book!!! I did not expect much when I ordered it due to its small size. But I am happily surprised at this book. I am reading it every night since it arrived.

    This is packed with information from the basic minerals to the rocks made up of crystals and rock formations and mountains.

    I have been traveling around gathering all the possible Michigan rocks and minerals. Sometimes they can be hard to identify. This book helps a lot.

    This will be going on trips with me from now on.
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  • ClaytonJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
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    I read this book in one day. I couldn't put it down. It is so informative and the pictures are clear and very helpful.
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  • Janet C. Murphy
    4.0 out of 5 stars I wish the pictures were more detailed.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    It gives a lot of information about the rocks and minerals.
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  • cristal wolfgram
    5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    Exactly what I hoped for
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  • Mari Spokane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for to carry with me
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
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    I bought one, so impressed with everything in it and how durable it is. That I bought 2 more as gifts. Well done.!
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  • sarra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quick reference
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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    Book is a nice size to put in your bag for a quick reference.
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  • Robert Hannah
    5.0 out of 5 stars nice
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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    something for me and granddaughter to do
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  • Happy customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up
    Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2024
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    Very good book for me. Perfect size to take with me in the field. Has a lot of great information. Price is reasonable too. Thumbs up.
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  • Raphael de Freitas Lins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informativo
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 26, 2021
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    Ao meu ver, o livro é muito bom para quem pensa em seguir carreira nas áreas geográficas como Geologia, por exemplo. Leitura rápida e consistente e, também, detalhado pra caramba, com muitas ilustrações, etc.
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  • Jorge Hernández Cantú
    5.0 out of 5 stars Económico y didáctico
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 5, 2019
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    Apropiado para estudiantes y profesionales de ciencias de la tierra y de los minerales, libro de bolsillo muy completo y a todo color
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2024
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    Informative and educational for any one learning rocks and minerals.
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  • Henelli
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not North America
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 27, 2023
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    3 countries make up North America…USA, Canada and Mexico. Was disappointed to find nothing listed for Mexico. Should change title as it is not correct. I realize that it is the publisher/authors error so gave you 3 instead of zero stars
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