Rocks, minerals and fossils have a timeless fascination. This expert book provides a complete reference for anyone interested in the earth sciences. The book's major feature is its two extensive visual directories one on rocks and minerals and one on fossils containing over 700 in depth specimen profiles. Information boxes give facts and figures such as type and location, and artworks and reconstructions show the structure type of rocks and how each fossil originally looked. It provides all the facts anyone needs about the hugely absorbing subjects of geology and paleontology. This impressive work is beautiful to look at and will engage every reader.