Peterson Field Guide to Geology of Eastern North America,
David C. Roberts
With more than 130
color photographs and 170 drawings, this book shows how to read
geological history: plate movements, earthquakes, glaciers, rivers,
seas, and other forces that have shaped the earth over millions of
years. Each geological region of eastern North America is described
vividly and illustrated with detailed maps and cross sections.
Highway tours tell where to go to find the best examples of each
kind of formation. Soft cover, 402 pages, color photos plus
b&w drawings, 4½ x 7.
Peterson Field Guide to Geology