Arctic Dreams: Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape, by Lopez , Barry. Lopez has been hailed as a "master nature writer" by The New York Times Book Review, and Arctic Dreams is undoubtedly his masterwork. Set amidst the shimmering seas of Northern ice, Arctic Dreams leads readers on a journey of the mind and heart into a place that grips the imagination and invigorates the soul. Paperback: ISBN 0553346644.
The Beaches Are Moving: The Drowning of America's Shoreline, by Kaufman, Wallace and Orrin Pilkey.
These authors describe in realistic terms why our coast is eroding with many examples. They present an opinion not likely to be popular on developed beaches, but one that needs to be told. Paperback: ISBN 0822305747.
Colorado, 1870-2000, by Jackson, W.H., J. Fielder, and E. Marston.
A beautiful book containing photos by WH Jackson that were shot at the same location by J Fielder 100 years later. Also contains an interesting biography of WH Jackson and excellent essays. Hardcover: ISBN 1565793471.
The Life and Death of the Salt Marsh, by Teal, John and Mildred Teal
The authors describe the formation and destruction of a Cape Cod salt marsh as an example of the tragic destruction that is still occurring to this valuable habitat. This book was an alarm call to the loss of wetlands in the U.S. 20 years ago but, regrettably, rings true today. Paperback: ISBN 0345310276.
Life: A Natural History of the First Four Billion Years of Life on Earth, by Fortey, Richard
This book is a page-turning yarn that weaves its way from the beginning to the present. The fundamental question of "Just exactly what IS life?" is looked at in detail. Paperback: ISBN 037570261X, Hardcover: ISBN 0375401199.
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time, by Sobel, Dava
This book is about the history of designing a timekeeping way or device that would provide accurate time for sea captains to determine their exact longitude on Earth's surface. Paperback: ISBN 0140258795, Hardcover: ISBN 0802713122.
Meteorites and Their Parent Planets, by McSween, Harry Y. Jr.
This book is jargon-free yet manages to gently lead the reader through tough topics like mineralogy, isotope geology, the origins of the elements, or reflectance spectroscopy. This book is for anyone who wants to know about meteorites. Paperback: ISBN 0521587514, Hardcover: ISBN 0521583039.
The Nature of the Stratigraphical Record, by Ager, Derek V.
Referred to as a provocative book of commentary on the general pattern of earth history. Twenty years after publication, it still drives us to try and understand the how and why of the sedimentary rock record. Paperback: ISBN 0471938084.
Roadside Geology, by various
Format and ISBN depends on the state. Written by local experts, this wonderful collection of books contains accessible information on state geology, especially that visible from major highways. Almost every state is represented by an individual book (i.e. The Roadside Geology of Colorado). Don't do a road trip without it!
Under the Sea Wind, by Carson, Rachel
This classic book takes us to where life is happening in the ocean and along the coast. Paperback: ISBN 0140253807.
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Arctic Dreams: Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape, by Lopez , Barry. Lopez has been hailed as a "master nature writer" by The New York Times Book Review, and Arctic Dreams is undoubtedly his masterwork. Set amidst the shimmering seas of Northern ice, Arctic Dreams leads readers on a journey of the mind and heart into a place that grips the imagination and invigorates the soul. Paperback: ISBN 0553346644.
The Beaches Are Moving: The Drowning of America's Shoreline, by Kaufman, Wallace and Orrin Pilkey.
These authors describe in realistic terms why our coast is eroding with many examples. They present an opinion not likely to be popular on developed beaches, but one that needs to be told. Paperback: ISBN 0822305747.
Colorado, 1870-2000, by Jackson, W.H., J. Fielder, and E. Marston.
A beautiful book containing photos by WH Jackson that were shot at the same location by J Fielder 100 years later. Also contains an interesting biography of WH Jackson and excellent essays. Hardcover: ISBN 1565793471.
The Life and Death of the Salt Marsh, by Teal, John and Mildred Teal
The authors describe the formation and destruction of a Cape Cod salt marsh as an example of the tragic destruction that is still occurring to this valuable habitat. This book was an alarm call to the loss of wetlands in the U.S. 20 years ago but, regrettably, rings true today. Paperback: ISBN 0345310276.
Life: A Natural History of the First Four Billion Years of Life on Earth, by Fortey, Richard
This book is a page-turning yarn that weaves its way from the beginning to the present. The fundamental question of "Just exactly what IS life?" is looked at in detail. Paperback: ISBN 037570261X, Hardcover: ISBN 0375401199.
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time, by Sobel, Dava
This book is about the history of designing a timekeeping way or device that would provide accurate time for sea captains to determine their exact longitude on Earth's surface. Paperback: ISBN 0140258795, Hardcover: ISBN 0802713122.