British
Fossils A classic reference series for all
students of geology, these handbooks provide a fully illustrated guide
to the fossils of the British Isles. Invaluable for identification, these
books are essential for both amateurs and those seriously studying geology.
The series comprises:
British Caenozoic Fossils
British Mesozoic Fossils
British Palaeozoic Fossils
Fossils:
The key to the past (2nd Edition) – R A Fortey A beautifully illustrated overview
of fossils and what they tell us of the past. Fascinating reading by the
distinguished palaeontologist and author.
Earth
series An informative introduction to a variety
of earth science topics aimed at age 16 and above. Accompanied by stunning
illustrations, these books are written in a concise, knowledgeable style
and presented in an attractive format: Agates A complete guide to these
beautiful semi-precious stones, including information on their distribution
and collection. Amber
– The Natural Time Capsule A new natural history
of this prehistoric resin, featuring keys to identify trapped organisms. Crystals An appealing introduction
to the world of crystals. Earth's
Restless Surface Exploring the dynamic
processes and change at the surface of the Earth. Gemstones The dazzling world of
gemstones, presented in this beautifully illustrated book. Meteorites
– The Key to our Existence An informative account
of meteorites and what they tell us about the evolution of life on earth. Volcanoes A stunning introduction
to this most spectacular topic. Featuring breathtaking photographs and
an updated text.
Minerals of the
British Isles Authoritative guides to the geology
and mining history of UK districts. Fully illustrated in colour, these
books are of interest to both amateur and professional geologists.
Minerals
of Cornwall and Devon Minerals
of the Lake District: Caldbeck Fells
Details of these and other natural history
books can be found at the NHM's
Publishing pages.
