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The Teton Range Formation in the Rocky Mountains of North America    by Elizabeth Rowan Keith
Price: $3.99 USD. 8450 words. Language: English. Published on April 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

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This book describes the land and water formations that became the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Photographs and references included.
L'Era Primordiale    by Giancarlo Varnier
Price: $3.00 USD. 17400 words. Language: Italian. Published by ALVIS International Editions  on March 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Earth sciences.

Il Precambriano è l'era più antica della storia della Terra, e, va dalle sue origini (4 miliardi e 500 milioni di anni fa), alla comparsa dei primi invertebrati con esoscheletro (542 milioni di anni fa). In questo lunghissimo lasso di tempo, il pianeta, appena formatosi, venne interessato da eventi cosmici e geologici sconvolgenti che rasentano i limiti dell’immaginario.
Global Warming-Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers: A Geoscientist looks at the Science of Climate Change    by Moonshine Cove Publishing, LLC 
Price: $6.95 USD. 70060 words. Language: English. Published on January 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Global Warming & Climate Change.

In an easy-to-understand question and answer format requiring no background in science, all the main arguments advocates make in support of global warming are examined and found wanting. Without attacking anyone's politics and documenting all its conclusions with references to scientific literature, the book is the most concise guide to the global warming controversy any scientist has written.
Historic Diamonds Return to Arkansas    by Glenn W. Worthington
Price: $0.99 USD. 3560 words. Language: English. Published on January 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

A set of 10 diamonds had been hidden away in a natural history museum in Philadelphia for decades. They weighed nearly a total of 23 carats. Once they finally resurfaced they made their way back to their native state and are now on public display in Piggott, Arkansas. See photos and read the amazing story about each of these unique, USA diamonds.
Digging Up Arkansas Diamond Mining History    by Glenn W. Worthington
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words. Language: English. Published on January 13, 2012. Nonfiction » History » American.

In this ebook you will work alongside the author as he digs up some ninety-year-old bricks at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park. The bricks have letters inscribed on them. Together you will follow the clues and figure out the mystery of the history that these bricks are trying to tell us.
How To Find Genuine Diamonds in Arkansas    by Glenn W. Worthington
Price: $0.99 USD. 2560 words. Language: English. Published on January 2, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

Learn the 3 main methods for finding diamonds at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park so you can find, and keep, genuine diamonds of your own. The author has found over 200 diamonds in Arkansas. Two of them weighed over two carats each. Learn from a pro then translate your new-found knowledge into valuable diamond finds.
Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural and Geological Journey    by Ron Morton
Price: $2.99 USD. 82250 words. Language: English. Published on November 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

In this sequel to “Talking Rocks” an earth scientist and an Ojibwe elder travel across Minnesota exploring the ancient rocks that make up a large part of that state. As the geologist brings to life the worlds these rocks created, the elder, through stories, oral history, and science illustrates how his people had an intimate understanding of, and respect for, these ancient rocks.
2012 Guide to Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing from Shale Formations - Improving the Safety and Performance of Hydraulic Fracturing and Fracking    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 114430 words. Language: English. Published on October 4, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

The important controversy over hydraulic fracturing for shale gas production is covered in detail in this ebook, with a collection of up-to-date official documents and publications on the risks and rewards of shale gas. New material includes the work of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Natural Gas Subcommittee striving to improve the safety and environmental performance of fracturing.
FEMA Document Series: Risk Management Series: Designing for Earthquakes - A Manual for Architects - Providing Protection to People and Buildings (FEMA 454)    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 71720 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) document is intended to explain the principles of seismic design for those without a technical background in engineering and seismology. The primary intended audience is that of architects and includes practicing architects, architectural students, and faculty in architectural schools who teach structures and seismic design.
Cobbles, Gravel, Sand, ... Oh My!    by Enrique Collazo
Price: $0.99 USD. 730 words. Language: English. Published on June 8, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Geology.

Here is an Earth Science Project that is fun and educational. It has been tried out by hundreds of kids from the 3rd grade on up. It can be used for the classroom or the home, either way, your kids will have fun!