"Field Book of Common Rocks and Minerals" by Frederic Brewster Loomis is a guide designed to help people identify rocks and minerals in the United States and understand where they come from. The book opens by explaining why it's important to learn about rocks and minerals, pointing out that they are key building blocks of our world and vital resources. Loomis encourages readers to collect and appreciate these natural objects, offering tips on how to recognize and sort them. He provides a step-by-step method for collecting, studying, and taking care of rock and mineral samples, showing how this hobby can spark curiosity and teach people about geology. The beginning of the book acts as an encouraging introduction to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.
Field book of common rocks and minerals : $b for identifying the rocks and minerals of the United States and interpreting their origins and meanings
By Frederic Brewster Loomis
Unlock the secrets of the earth as you learn to identify the hidden gems beneath your feet and understand the story they tell.
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About the AuthorFrederic Brewster Loomis was an American paleontologist. Educated at Amherst College and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he spent his entire professional career at Amherst. His specialty was vertebrate paleontology. Many fossils he uncovered during his extensive field work are still exhibited at Amherst's Beneski Museum of Natural History. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the Geological Society of America, and president of the Paleontological Society.
Frederic Brewster Loomis was an American paleontologist. Educated at Amherst College and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he spent his entire professional career at Amherst. His specialty was vertebrate paleontology. Many fossils he uncovered during his extensive field work are still exhibited at Amherst's Beneski Museum of Natural History. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the Geological Society of America, and president of the Paleontological Society.
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