Akron Public Library

Includes index and bibl.

Overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. --from publisher description

"This is a superior reference for rockhounds, geology students and outdoors people with an interest in what's under their feet."--

A complete guide to finding and collecting the state's gems and minerals.

With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals.

Enters the natural universe of atoms and reveals how they produce such beauty as the diamond and such grandeur as the Grand Canyon.

Detailed full-color spreads help beginning naturalists observe and understand over 150 types of rocks and minerals.

These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more!