Excellent Texts for Earth Science Students

A Listmania! list by CD Baker "science reader"
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Earth: Portrait of a Planet
1.  Earth: Portrait of a Planet by Stephen Marshak
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  "A comprehensive overview of the Earth: its creation, processes and materials,  as well as its systems (Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere) and the interplay between them."
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Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
2.  Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Sam Boggs Jr.
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  "Everything a student needs to know about sedimentology and stratigraphy, and their applications."
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Microfossils
3.  Microfossils by Howard Armstrong
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  "A lot more interesting than it first seems. This book covers everything from palynomorphs (organic walled) to forams, diatoms, conodonts etc. Gives advice on collection, processing and interpretation"
£37.40   Used & New from: £27.00
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Vertebrate Palaeontology
4.  Vertebrate Palaeontology by Professor Michael J. Benton
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  "From the earliest vertebrates to man, this book deals with the evolution and palaeontology of all major vertebrate groups: fish, amphibians, reptiles (including dinosaurs), birds and mammals."
£35.15   Used & New from: £23.95
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Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution
5.  Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution by Euan Clarkson
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  "Describes every main invertebrate groups important to palaeontology, in terms of anatomy and evolution."
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Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section (A Colour Atlas)
6.  Rocks and Minerals in Thin Section (A Colour Atlas) by W. S. MacKenzie
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  "A handy guide for mineralogy students, a good visual aid in recognising minerals under the microscope."
£21.95   Used & New from: £12.34
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (Arnold Publication)
7.  An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps (Arnold Publication) by BENNISON
The list author says:
  "A very good guide to recognising geological structures on maps as well as their implications to the surrounding geology. Contains graphic exercises to build up familarity and confidence."
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Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide)
8.  Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide) by John W. Barnes
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  "Essential for the first time mapper. An excellent field guide."
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Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide)
9.  Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide) by Maurice Tucker
The list author says:
  "Indespensible for the study of sedimentary rocks and fossils in the field. Lends a helping hand in the interpretation of in situ fossil and lithological data as well."
Used & New from: £18.95
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