Peterson First Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Written and designed for the beginner, this book describes and illustrates the most common and interesting rocks and minerals, from simple sandstone to exotic gems. Illustrated with dozens of beautiful color photographs, it tells how these rocks and minerals formed and how to identify them--and includes tips on collecting.

• Peterson First Guide to Insects of North America
• Peterson First Guide to Trees
• Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America
• Peterson First Guide to Clouds and Weather
• Peterson First Guide to Wildflowers of Northeastern and North-central North America
• Peterson First Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians
• Peterson First Guide to Urban Wildlife
• Peterson First Guide to Fishes of North America
• Peterson First Guide Mammals of North America
• Peterson First Guide to Butterflies and Moths