Living Earth Set

From the Foreword to An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals: Seeking Clues to the Earth's Past, Revised Edition: "Jon Erickson has woven a revealing story of the uniqueness of fossils and minerals in the natural world. Indeed, this attractive book provides an important source of information for those people who are interested about the world in which they live.' -Donald R. Coates, Ph.D.How was Earth formed? What is the current state of our planet? The Living Earth series answers these questions and more with highly accessible reference books in geology and Earth science for high school students, researchers, teachers, and general readers. Jon Erickson's authoritative yet lively writing style is complemented by a wealth of black-and-white photographs and illustrations that vividly portray the geological wonders of our planet. Each volume offers a glossary to help readers understand and feel comfortable with the vocabulary of geology and a timely bibliography of sources for further study. The series is ideal for students just beginning their study of Earth or more advanced researchers seeking in-depth information.Living Earth Set, was published 2002 under ISBN 9780816051717 and ISBN 0816051712.