Lake Michigan Rock Pickers Guide

An eagerly awaited rock identification guide for Lake Michigan

The perfect rock identification guide for Lake Superior

The definitive rock identification guide for Lake Huron

This book, along with the other Rock Picker's Guides, was developed for anyone who has walked along a Great Lakes beach, picked up a rock and wondered what it was. This new guide to Lake Huron provides specific information on the types of rocks, fossils and minerals a collector may come across while traversing the shores.

This book, along with the other Rock Picker's Guides, was developed for anyone who has walked along a Great Lakes beach, picked up a rock and wondered what it was. This new guide to Lake Huron provides specific information on the types of rocks, fossils and minerals a collector may come across while traversing the shores.

Describes the different types of rocks and fossils found underneath Michigan, and explains how they got there.

This book, along with the other Rock Picker's Guides, was developed for anyone who has walked along a Great Lakes beach, picked up a rock and wondered what it was. This new guide to Lake Huron provides specific information on the types of rocks, fossils and minerals a collector may come across while traversing the shores.

Your Must-Have Guide to Michigan’s Rocks and Minerals Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Great Lake State! This book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 Michigan rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. Learn from the fascinating information about everything from Petoskey stone and copper to gold and agates. The easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know and where to look. The authors’ incredible, sharp, full-color photographs depict the detail needed for identification—no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.

This must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Lake Superior region! With the new edition of this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. This book features comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you’re more likely to identify what you’ve found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identification—no more guessing from line drawings. The entries are organized by area, so you can find rocks unique to each state or common to all three. The field guide’s easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look. Inside you’ll find: 75 specimens of the Lake Superior region Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps to show where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.

Studies the land and waters of Michigan

The third volume in a series chronicling the natural treasures of Michigan provides a close-up look at some of the numerous fossils that can be found throughout the state, along with a helpful photographic identification guide and a listing of the best fossil sites. Original.

A much-needed exploration of Great Lakes geology

Describes where and what to collect in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Learn how to hunt on your own, what collectibles can be found and how to preserve your specimens.

The Lake Superior region is nationally known as a rock hound's paradise, and agates are its most cherished treasures. This field guide spotlights each type of agate and provides you with the information you need for locating and identifying them. The easy-to-use format and full-color photos make this a must-have for rock collectors.

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