Reading the Rocks: The Autobiography of the Earth, (Paperback)

from name99

An exceptionally good geology book that I recommend unreservedly. What made this so engrossing was that rather than just telling us the currently understood structure and history of the earth, the author, much like Andrew Knoll, focusses on telling us how we know what we know. My one suggestion i...

from pspearing

This is a highly readable introduction to geology. Plenty of depth without being dry. The author's focus is on what the rocks tell us about the earth and the ways it has changed over time. I got it because it was recommended by the writer of the blog "En Tequila es Verdad", and I'm glad I did.

from hadden

An excellent introduction to geology from the kind of teacher I wish I had in school. She is able to combine elements in unexpected ways to demonstrate a point: "Today, the descendants of some of these anaerobic organisms thrive in environments like swamps, the depths of stagnant water bodies, an...

from patrisi

This book explains many geology concepts with examples taken from everyday life. This book is thoughtfully written and a real pleasure to read.

from patrisi

This book explains many geology concepts with examples taken from everyday life. This book is thoughtfully written and a real pleasure to read.