Earth Science

From Applied Hydrogeology to Prospecting For Gemstones and Minerals, from Eruptive Rocks to Dating the Past, we can help you find the earth science books you are looking for. As the world's largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from Biblio, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee.

Top Sellers in Earth Science

Applied Hydrogeology

Applied Hydrogeology

by C W Fetter

This best selling book, Applied Hydrogeology gives readers a balanced examination of all facets of hydrogeology. It text stresses the application of mathematics to problem solving rather than derivation of theory. It provides a balance between physical and chemical hydrogeology. Numerous case studies cultivate reader understanding of the occurrence and movement of ground water in a variety of geologic settings. This valuable reference includes five new case histories: The Dakota Aquifer, Fractures... Read more about this item
Annals Of the Former World

Annals Of the Former World

by John McPhee

Annals of the Former World is a book on geology written by John McPhee and published in 1998 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. It won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction. The book presents a geological history of North America, and was researched and written over the course of two decades beginning in 1978."Most mountain ranges around the world are the result of compression, of segments of the earth's crust being brought together, bent, mashed, thrust and folded, squeezed up into the sky-- the... Read more about this item
A Short History Of Nearly Everything

A Short History Of Nearly Everything

by Bill Bryson

In A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bryson follows his greatest challenge yet: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. From the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. The result is a profound, funny, and wonderfully clear and entertaining adventure into the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it.
Ecology

Ecology

by Michael L Cain; William D Bowman; Sally D Hacker

Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Weather Makers - the History and Future Impact Of Climate Change

The Weather Makers - the History and Future Impact Of Climate Change

by Tim Flannery

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1
Essentials Of Ecology

Essentials Of Ecology

by Michael Begon, John L Harper Colin R Townsend

Includes bibliographical references and index.
De Re Metallica

De Re Metallica

by Georgius Agricola

De re metallica (Latin for On the Nature of Metals) is a book cataloguing the state of the art of mining, refining, and smelting metals, published in 1556. The author was Georg Bauer, whose pen name was the Latinized Georgius Agricola. The book remained the authoritative text on mining for 180 years after its publication. Agricola had spent nine years in the Bohemian town of Joachimsthal, now in the Czech Republic. (Joachimsthal is famous for its silver mines and the origin of the word "Thaler.
Getting Acquainted With Minerals

Getting Acquainted With Minerals

by George Letchworth English

Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle

Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle

by Stephen Jay Gould

Fundamentals Of Ecology

Fundamentals Of Ecology

by Eugene P Odum

Gemstones Of North America

Gemstones Of North America

by John Sinkankas

Curious Lore Of Precious Stones

Curious Lore Of Precious Stones

by George Frederick Kunz

Ecology

Ecology

by Manuel C Molles

A Land

A Land

by Jacquetta Hawkes

Wandering Through Winter

Wandering Through Winter

by Edwin Way Teale

Design With Nature

Design With Nature

by Ian L McHarg

No image available

Geology In the Field

by Robert R Compton

No image available

Soil Mechanics

by Robert V Whitman T William Lambe

No image available

Understanding Earth

by Raymond; Grotzinger, John; Jordan, Tom Frank Press; Siever

Earth Science Books & Ephemera

Eruptive Rocks

Eruptive Rocks

by Shand, S James

Economic Geology

Economic Geology

by Ries, Heinrich

Dating the Past

Dating the Past

by Zeuner, Frederick E

Britain's Structure And Scenery

Britain's Structure And Scenery

by L. Dudley Stamp

Collins, 1962. Paperback. Good. 1962. Second Impression. 317 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.
Item Price
SGD 6.98
Supplement a le Notice sur les Travaux Scientifiques.

Supplement a le Notice sur les Travaux Scientifiques.

by BECQUEREL, Jean (1874-1953)

Paris:: Gauthier-Villars, 1911., 1911. 4to. 24 pp. Gray printed wrappers. Very good. Becquerel worked on the optical and magnetic properties of crystals, discovering the rotation of the plane of polarization by a magnetic field. This pamphlet also deals with phosphorescence.
Item Price
SGD 43.70
The Dorset Coast: A Geological Guide

The Dorset Coast: A Geological Guide

by G. M. Davies

Adam and Charles Black, 1964. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1964. Reprinted. 128 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Contains black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 11.33
THE SECRET LIFE OF AN OAKWOOD

THE SECRET LIFE OF AN OAKWOOD

by DALTON, Stephen with BAILEY, Jill

dj has slightly faded spine. Book has piece lifted off the front free ep where a sticker has been removed, 34x16mm. Book has illus eps; 160pp incl index, beautiful col photos thru'out. .
Item Price
SGD 17.80
Geological Survey of Canada Paper 86-24 - Buchans Geology, Newfoundland

Geological Survey of Canada Paper 86-24 - Buchans Geology, Newfoundland

by Kirkham, R V

Ottawa : Minister of Supply and Services , 1987 . First Edition . Near Fine in Wraps . 4TO . Extensively illustrated in black and white. Large colour map in rear pocket. Corporate stamp, otherwise fine.
Item Price
SGD 27.31
The Heysen Trail. Encounter Bay to the Barossa Valley

The Heysen Trail. Encounter Bay to the Barossa Valley

by Lavender, T.; Corbett, D.; Whitelock,D. (Eds.)

Adelaide: The Government Printing Division. 1988. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs as well as coloured and black and white maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 128 pages. This practical handbook is the ideal companion for those wishing to walk the Heysen Trail. . Reprint. Softcover.
Item Price
SGD 16.02
Lake And Rastall's Textbook Of Geology.

Lake And Rastall's Textbook Of Geology.

by R.H. Rastall

Edward Arnold, 1960. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1960. 491 pages. Blue jacket over blue cloth. Inscriptions to front pastedown and endpaper. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Moderate... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 19.19
THE GEOLOGY OF MCKEAN COUNTY, AND ITS CONNECTION WITH THAT OF CAMERON, ELK  AND FOREST Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania: Report of Progress. R.

THE GEOLOGY OF MCKEAN COUNTY, AND ITS CONNECTION WITH THAT OF CAMERON, ELK AND FOREST Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania: Report of Progress. R.

by Ashburner, Chas A

Harrisburg: Board of Commissioners. Good+. 1880. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean black cloth with lightly faded gilt title and scuffed . Spine slightly dull. Text's interior is tight, clean & intact. Map frontispiece. Illustrated by 6 b/w plates; charts, tables and fold out maps. Lacking the separate Atlas containing 8 sheets of maps and sections. Pennsylvania Geology; B/W Plates & Tables; 8vo; 371 pages .
Item Price
SGD 54.63
A Critique for Ecology

A Critique for Ecology

by Robert Henry Peters

Paperback / softback. New. This is a book of criticism. The complexity of contemporary ecology and the mistraining of ecologists has obscured its weakness. The author, Professor Peters argues that a return to simple questions of fact, to observations, and to questions of general relevance to science and society can make ecology a useful, practical and informative science.
Item Price
SGD 139.66
Man and the Glacial Period

Man and the Glacial Period

by G.Frederick Wright

Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., 1893. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1893. No Edition Remarks. 385 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth board. Gilt lettering. Contains folded maps. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pencil markings to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is darkened. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor splits to spine ends and corners... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 26.87
Countryside Character

Countryside Character

by Richard Harman

Blandford Press, 1946. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1946. First Edition. 235 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil markings and price sticker to front pastedown and free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 8.80
Paleoindian or Paleoarchaic?  Great Basin Human Ecology at the Pleistocen/Holocene Transition

Paleoindian or Paleoarchaic? Great Basin Human Ecology at the Pleistocen/Holocene Transition

by Graf, Kelly E. And Dave N. Schmitt

Salt Lake City: The University of Utah Press, 2007. 300 pages. Bright, tight, and crisp copy, likely never read.. First Edition / First Printing. Cloth - Hard Cover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. sm 4to.
Item Price
SGD 204.86
Savage Earth

Savage Earth

by Alwyn Scarth

Paperback. Good.
Item Price
SGD 1.36
Financial reporting and tax practices in non-ferrous mining

Financial reporting and tax practices in non-ferrous mining

by Janson, Ernest C

Coopers & Lybrand, 1973-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 1973 First edition, Coopers & Lybrand, 8 1/2 x 11 inches tall softbound, 142pp. Mild staining and edgewear to covers and page edges with a couple of small dings to the fore and bottom page edges. Minor fraying to front cover edges and top spine cap. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked. ~SP06~
Item Price
SGD 40.90
Geology and Engineering

Geology and Engineering

by Robert F.Legget

McGraw-Hill, 1939. Hardcover. Good. 1939. No Edition Remarks. 650 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Clean pages and illustrations with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pen markings to front pastedown and free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate sunning to... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 15.17
Geology of the Rattlesnake Quadrangle Bearpaw Mountains Blaine County, Montana
Item Price
SGD 9.56
Earthquakes: Their History, Phenomena, And Probable Causes

Earthquakes: Their History, Phenomena, And Probable Causes

by Mungo Ponton

T Nelson and Sons, 1888. Hardcover. Good. 1888. 220 pages. No dust jacket. Red pictorial cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean.
Item Price
SGD 38.99
Structural and Field Geology for Students of Pure and Applied Science

Structural and Field Geology for Students of Pure and Applied Science

by James Geikie

Edinburgh: Olvier and Boyd, 1905. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Good. Lacking dust jacket. Foxed. Illustrated with plates of b/w photographs. 8 3/4". xx and 435pp.
Item Price
SGD 17.22
The Observer's Book of British Geology

The Observer's Book of British Geology

by I. O. Evans

Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, 1111. Hardcover. Good. No Edition Remarks. 266 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth covered boards. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.
Item Price
SGD 12.38
Geologic Analysis of the Gravity Anomalies for the Black Hills-Bighorn-Beartooth Region (March 1935 Bulletin)

Geologic Analysis of the Gravity Anomalies for the Black Hills-Bighorn-Beartooth Region (March 1935 Bulletin)

by Chamberlin, Rollin T

New York: The Geological Society of America, 1935. Reprinted excerpt; Minor edge-wear with bumped corners, else a very clean & tight copy; contains several charts; a Bulletin of the Geological Society of America: Vol. 46, Pages 393-408.. Tan Stapled Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - Over 7 3/4" -9 3/4 " Tall. Booklet.
Item Price
SGD 11.27
Researches in Newer Pliocene and Post-Tertiary Geology.

Researches in Newer Pliocene and Post-Tertiary Geology.

by SMITH (James)

Glasgow: John Gray, 1862. First edition, 8vo, vii, [5], 191, [1] + 4pp., of adverts, coloured lithographic frontispiece and 3 further coloured plates, woodcuts in the text, orig. publishers green cloth, spine lettered in gilt.
Item Price
SGD 83.32
The Natural History of Igneous Rocks

The Natural History of Igneous Rocks

by Alfred Harker

Paperback / softback. New. Based on his Cambridge lectures, this work by the petrologist Alfred Harker (1859-1939) offers an introduction to the development of rocks. Over the course of the work, he discusses vulcanicity, rock structure, crystallization, the role of magma and principles of rock classification, aided by more than one hundred diagrams.
Item Price
SGD 71.91
ANTARCTICA

ANTARCTICA

by Hatherton, Trevor. (Edited by)

Methuen, London, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 1st Edition; xvi, 511 pages, including index. Illustrated throughout with printed diagrams and b/w and a couple of early colour photos. Large folding map (27x27") of Antarctic regions in pouch on rear end paper. Original covers in unclipped dust jacket. Shelf wear, dust jacket strengthened previously with archival tape. Top corner of front end paper cut, neat small annotations on contents page edges... Read more about this item
Item Price
SGD 41.34
The Cruise of the Betsey:A summer holiday in the Hebrides. Seventh Edition

The Cruise of the Betsey:A summer holiday in the Hebrides. Seventh Edition

by Hugh Miller

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Cruise of the Betsey:A summer holiday in the Hebrides. Seventh Edition.
Item Price
SGD 72.77