Geology For Dummies

Get a rock-solid grasp on geology

Geology For Dummies is ideal reading for anyonewith an interest in the fundamental concepts of geology, whether they're lifelong learners with a fascination for the subject or college students interested in pursuing geology or earth sciences.

Presented in a straightforward, trusted format—and tracking to a typical introductory geology course at the college level—this book features a thorough introduction to the study of earth, its materials, and its processes.

Rock records and geologic time  Large-scale motion of tectonic plates  Matter, minerals, and rocks  The geological processes on earth's surface   Rock that geology class with Geology For Dummies!