Grand Canyon: A Different View
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • I SAW THE LIGHT!
  • A Different View
  • Grand display of God's Beauty
  • Beautiful book
  • Super book - beautiful photography - leave it on the coffee table to spark conversation!
Grand Canyon: A Different View
Tom Vail
Manufacturer: Master Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0890513732

Book Description

Explore the majesty and beauty of one of God's greatest creations

Includes 20 Essays from Leading Grand Canyon Authorities:
Steve Austin
John Baumgardner
Ken Cumming
Duane Gish
Werner Gitt
Ken Ham
Bill Hoesch
Russ Humphreys
Alex Lalomov
Henry Morris
John Morris
Gary Parker
Andrew Snelling
Keith Swenson
Larry Vardiman
Tas Walker
John Whitcomb
Carl Wieland
Kurt Wise

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I SAW THE LIGHT!.......2007-10-08

I'm SAVED! Now I believe in GOD thanks to your book Tom Vail! I once was blind but now I see that I had been deceived by the devil's sedimentary rock scheme! There is NO WAY that this canyon was created by ANYTHING but GOD! Holy Holy Holy! Now I will have ETERNAL LIFE in HEAVEN! Jesus is my friend! Science is EVIL! Praise be to Jesus! Praise be to God! Praise be to Allah! Praise be to his follower Tom Vail! Tom Vail "God's Paparazzi"!

1 out of 5 stars A Different View.......2007-09-11

Although I grew up in Arizona, I was surprised to learn how the Grand Canyon was formed. I always thought that it was carved by the Colorado River, but I was wrong.

According to Tom Vail the Grand Canyon formed when the Giant Mole People who live in the Hollow Earth had a "Julia Child's "Luxurious Cold Meat Loaf" competition using old missile silos for terrines. They carefully packed layers and layers of organic vegetables and delicious meats into the silos to make tasty French dishes. Then their phones rang at exactly the same moment and they all ended up taking to their grandmothers for millions and millions of years and when they finally hung up and went to eat their delicious dinners their creations were already cold and hard. But one *really* hungry Giant Mole Person managed to get a giant spoonful of one dish and that is what we now call the Grand Canyon.

This was surprising to me, but I believe it! Then again I don't really know anything about science and I really do believe anything that agrees with my unquestioned beliefs.

5 out of 5 stars Grand display of God's Beauty.......2007-09-09

There's something in this book that everyone can appreciate, whether it's simply the gorgeous pictures, the scientific explanations of the Canyon animals and their habits, or the lovely Scripture featured throughout. Some of the naysayers need to lighten up! It honestly surprises me that so many buck at this book, even a couple of Christians; sure, it offers Creationist theories, but it was written by Christians. Is this surprising?

This book is made of several parts: photographs of the Grand Canyon, essays from scientific Christians who believe the Great Flood caused the Canyon, descriptions of the lives of animals and plants living in the Canyon, Scripture paired with some of the photographs, and even a few essays by Christians explaining their reasons for believing in Creation rather than evolution or the Big Bang Theory.

Some may take issue with this last feature, but again, I'd remind them this book is Christian: why shouldn't its creators explain why they believe what they do? As to the rebuttal of the Big Bang theory, I think John MacArthur explained it best in the excerpt from his excellent sermon, in which he said, "If you don't believe in the Book of Genesis, then you are left with the incredible notion that nobody times nothing equals everything." Granted, I know this alone could never convert a person to a believer just like that, but I think it's an excellent summation of the Big Bang Theory's impracticalities.

Admittedly, a few things in the book are heavy-handed; a hard-core critical thinker would no doubt be thoroughly exasperated by the author's claim that the rock nettle (a sharp flower that grows around the Canyon) is probably a direct result of Eden's curse, or the comparison of raven couples to God's design for husbands and wives (provider and helpmate). However, if you're easily offended by such things, I'd suggest you either simply enjoy the pictures or avoid the book altogether.

If you're a Christian, on the other hand, I recommend this without reservation. There are plenty of things to put awe in your heart, particularly the pictures of the Canyon's wild beauty and the poetic Scripture that pays testimony to God's Hand. This is a beautiful book that is definetly worth considering!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.......2007-07-17

After rafting through the Grand Canyon, I have come to appreciate this book all the more. The photography is beautiful and the evidence presented for a catastrophic event is very solid. I'm very glad to see that, even after repeated attempts by uniformitarian thinkers to censor this book, it is being sold in the Grand Canyon's bookstores.

5 out of 5 stars Super book - beautiful photography - leave it on the coffee table to spark conversation!.......2007-07-15

We bought this a year or so ago to supplement our science curriculum. Now it has a regular appointment on our coffee table, particularly when we are expecting company.

If you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, or just want to reflect on the beauty of God's glorious creation, check it out.

Highly recommended.
Boater's Guide to Lake Powell: Featuring Hiking, Camping, Geology, History and Archaeology (4th Edition)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lots of material, but outdated.
  • Great Resource
  • Full of great information that's impossible to access
  • Helpful book
  • Feet to meters
Boater's Guide to Lake Powell: Featuring Hiking, Camping, Geology, History and Archaeology (4th Edition)
Michael R. Kelsey
Manufacturer: Kelsey Publishing (Utah)
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ASIN: 0944510191

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This book is a guide to Lake Powell, which has formed behind the Glen Canyon Dam in the middle part of the Colorado River. The dam is located in extreme northern Arizona, near the town of Page, but 99.9% of Lake Powell is in Utah. It has a shoreline of 2900 kms or 1800 miles.

The emphasis of this book is on hiking with boater access. Also covered are potential campsites, geology, history of the early pioneers and cattlemen; the ones who came to build trails, look for minerals, and explore. Excerpts from the John W. Powell and the Dominquez & Escalante expedition diaries have been added in the appropriate locations, plus archeological sites and their history are documented using studies from the Universities of Utah and Northern Arizona from the 1950's, before the lake covered many of the sites. There are 43 mapped areas, which show inlets and the canyons above, and hiking and camping information. Shown on these maps are Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs, and other information for mostly day-hiking. All sections of the lake are included, from Cataract Canyon in the upper end, to the San Juan Arm; plus the Escalante River drainage and its many great hiking canyons, and Rainbow Bridge, the one of the largest in the world. There are also lots of great slot canyons with boater access only; these include West Canyon, maybe the best all-around canyon hike on the Colorado Plateau. This 2nd Updated (3rd) Edition has 251 fotographs, including 10 color fotos on the front & back covers.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Lots of material, but outdated........2007-08-01

This book is chock full of information on Lake Powell, and it's apparent the author spent a lot of time exploring the lake....many years ago.
My family and I just returned from a Lake Powell vacation in July 2007, and most of the areas the author talks about are no longer accessible from the lake, or are unrecognizable, due to the current lake level.
The pictures are obviously dated as evidenced by the outfits visible in the photos.
All in all I'm not sorry I bought the book, and it has tons of facts about the lake and surrounding area, it just needs to be updated.

5 out of 5 stars Great Resource.......2007-01-12

Good details for hiking from your boat and how to find the interesting historic and archaeologic teasures in an already amazing area.

3 out of 5 stars Full of great information that's impossible to access.......2005-09-30

I once read that, "Indexes are among those necessary but never spectacular products of hard as well as skilled work that can sometimes make the difference between a book and good book."
That said, this is a book.
And it needs an index.
It also needs a clearer table of contents, an acceptance that the metric system will never gain popularity in America, fewer photos of the author in tiny shorts, and a complete redesign by someone who understands the value of a clear font and of blank white space between chapters.
These comments could be said of all of Michael Kelsey's guidebooks--all of which are full of facts, maps, and hikes that are indispensible to exploring the Colorado Plateau, and all of which are incredibly hard to find anything in.
I wish I could rate this higher, because these guides really have been helpful to me over the years--especially this one--but a guidebook should be easy to use, and its information should be easily accessible.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for the fifth edition.

4 out of 5 stars Helpful book.......2005-09-09

The emphasis of this book is hiking and is kind of like a boaters guide to hiking canyons. However, It still has lots of usefull information for boaters.

Even though the water levels were allmost 100ft below full on our last visit we still took the authors advice and hiked the narrow slotted canyon at the end of west canyon. This was a highlight of our one week trip and we would have never known about it without this book!

Lake powell is amazingly huge and beutiful. Having this book as a resource was well worth the money and added to the quality of our trip.

It would be nice if there were more books and guides on lake powell. But since this is the only one I found I can't complain much about it.


2 out of 5 stars Feet to meters.......2005-02-25

Very informative book however the author (who was born and raised in the USA) has all measurements in meters. He must just be laughing at us complaining about it. I would not purchase the book because if you have hiked for decades and know how long a mile is and know how much ground in miles you can cover in a day and how much water you need for a lets say a 9 mile hike you will be totally frustrated by this book and if your wrong in your 7th grade conversion computation you could be for example out of water before you reach your destination. So you see it's not just annoying it could be dangerous.
Rockhounding Arizona
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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Rockhounding Arizona
Gerry Blair
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ASIN: 1560443898

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Here are forests of petrified wood, veins of brilliant turquoise, and troves of facet-grade garnet, peridot, and amethyst-in all, more than 640 mineral species that make Arizona a rockhound's paradise. In Rockhounding Arizona, formerly The Rockhound's Guide to Arizona, expert rockhound Gerry Blair describes more than seventy of the state's best rockhounding areas, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near Bagdad to searching for gold in the Superstition Mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. This guidebook covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known sites. It also describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands. Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy book also includes maps and directions to each site and directories to museums, rock shops, and major public land areas. For the beginner, Rockhounding Arizona offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby. For the expert, it is an outstanding guide and source-book.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Questionable value here.......2007-06-14

Of the 75 sites in the book, the author states 30 of them are inaccessible to collecting! The sites are either "closed", on reservations, or require a club membership to visit.

Out of 11 other sites in the book assumed to be open to collecting that I visited, 6 were closed - mostly "No Trespassing" signs and locked gates.

The remaining 5 sites were not very good collecting sites...

There is not much in the way of practical collecting sites in this book.

2 out of 5 stars The problem with "look inside".......2005-12-14


You can't tell by the "look inside" which book you are actually buying. I have the prior edition, and this looks like a spruced up cover and no updated content. I found the maps useful, but again, most areas have been closed or restricted, so you have to join a local club. My gripe is that look inside feature is a waste and a tease and should have a bit more content, like 1 page showing the description and the map style.

1 out of 5 stars Don't let the new title fool you ...........2001-01-07

I was hugely disappointed to find that this book, "Rockhounding Arizona", by Gerry Blair (ISBN #1-56044-389-8, 1992 by Falcon Publishing) is simply a title and ISBN # change for the original book, "The Rockhound's Guide to Arizona" by the same author (ISBN #1-56044-161-5, 1992 by Falcon Press Publishing).

Amazon references a 1995 date for this book, but the inside cover reflects the copyright date of 1992.

I thought I would find updated information from the original guide, but instead found a replica of the book I already possessed, with an different picture on the cover and a different title. Very disappointing.

2 out of 5 stars Too many off-limits sites.......2000-12-08

While an excellent reference for what can be found where, this is not a good reference for what the public can actually get their hands on. Many of the (most interesting!) locations were listed as being closed to the public. In fact, 10 of the first 12 sites listed in the book are closed to collecting or have highly restricted access. This book says "You can look but you can't touch!". The book does get less restrictive towards the middle and end. There are definitely better books out there, including Minerals of Arizona by Neil Bearce and Gem Trails of Arizona by James Mitchell.

5 out of 5 stars Great sites and good directions.......2000-02-24

I tried five of the sites in the book and found the sites with little trouble based on the directions given. At each of the sites I found the mineral described in the book (often in great quantity). The book recommends tools to use at each site. An excellent book!
Roadside Geology of Arizona (Roadside Geology Series) (Roadside Geology Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A great traveling adventure book
  • A great book if you travel around the state
  • Halka Chronic's "Arizona"
Roadside Geology of Arizona (Roadside Geology Series) (Roadside Geology Series)
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ASIN: 0878421475
Release Date: 1983-04-01

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Roadside Geology of Hawai`i details the evolution of this volcanic island chain, from the origin of a hot spot and the tumultuous creation of each island to ongoing eruptions and the gradual death and erosion of old volcanoes. Residents and tourists alike will soon become experts on lava tubes and lava flows, ancient beaches and coral reefs, ephemeral black sand beaches and the occasional tsunami. Includes a chapter each on six easily accessible and populated islands: Hawai`i , Maui, Lana`i, Moloka`i, O`ahu, and Kaua`i. Each chapter begins with a general discussion of the rocks of that island, then proceeds with a seres of road guides that provide the local details.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great traveling adventure book.......2002-01-23

I went on a trip out West and found this book very useful. The organization of the material is outstanding, so that it's perfect for people who know a little or a lot about geology. The first section of the book covered basic introductory geology information. The book then covered the three provinces that make up Arizona. Each section covered the geology to be seen on specific highways, such as Interstate 40 as it goes from Flagstaff to Winslow in the Colorado Plateau Province. There are also geological bedrock maps included with the aforementioned highway section. Geological descriptions of the national parks in this state provided a better understanding of what the traveller is observing.

I am also the proud owner of the Roadside Geology books for Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, and Utah. Non of these have let me down, and as my collection grows so will the number of stars for outstanding ratings. A big thanks goes out to the authors of these fabulous books! Your dedicated work is much appreciated!

5 out of 5 stars A great book if you travel around the state.......2000-09-19

I have to admit that I am not normally interested in geology. But as I've traveled around the state by car or bike the uniqueness of Arizona's geology has always fascinated me. I purchased this book on a whim and found it to be one of my favorite books. Now, whenever I'm going to be traveling in a new part of the state I read about the geology of the area that I'm traveling through. Because this is written in a "roadside" format, the book explains what you'll see as you drive (or bicycle) through the various regions in the state.

5 out of 5 stars Halka Chronic's "Arizona".......2000-02-23

Yesterday I threw my "Roadside Geology of Arizona" away -- for the third time. Like the two copies before them, my latest had lasted about five years in my truck's door pocket, and it had gotten to the point that there was simply more duct tape holding the book together than there was paper, and at least four pages had disappeared.

That's the way it is with any book by Halka Chronic. The folks who buy them, use them -- and usually use them up. I have had three "Arizona", two each "Colorado" and "New Mexico" and am on my third "Utah" Roadside series. I would no more drive somewhere without these books than I would without five gallons of water in the Southwest desert summers.

The first chapter or two of all these books is a Geology 101 of the State -- including terms, an historical timeline, and discussion of the latest geological theories that have any bearing at all on the landforms you will see from your car or truck as you drive across the state.

Then coomes the good part -- a series of chapters with exciting names like "Route 60; Globe to Mesa". As you drive, your companion reads the book, keyed to mile-markers, freeway exit ramps, small towns, etc. Every rill, dike, escarpment -- even the various colored rocks you see as you ride through the roadcuts on the freeway -- are explained. Follow the highways in the book, and you're and expert on Arizona geology.

But it's never that simple, of course. Soon you're taking your friends and relatives from out of town through those same trips, showing them the beauties of your state that Halka Chronic helps make come alive. Out comes the book again and again, and finally it begins to fall apart from sheer, joyous use.

That's why I threw away my third "Roadside Geology of Arizona" yesterday. But don't worry, I already bought my fourth copy -- and I'm sure I'll buy my fifth in another five years or so.
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    Geology of Arizona
    J. Dale Nations , and Edmund Stump
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    ASIN: 0787225258
    Carving Grand Canyon: Evidence, Theories, and Mystery
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Grand Canyon History in Stone
    • Very enlightening
    • Mystery Story
    • A beautiful and authoritative book
    • Fresh Geological Storytelling!
    Carving Grand Canyon: Evidence, Theories, and Mystery
    Wayne Ranney
    Manufacturer: Grand Canyon Association
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    ASIN: 0938216821

    Book Description

    Carving Grand Canyon provides a synopsis of the intriguing ideas and innovative theories that geologists have developed over time. This story of a fascinating landscape is told in an engaging style that non-scientists will find inviting. The story's end, however, remains a mystery yet to be solved.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Grand Canyon History in Stone.......2007-08-15

    Well done with good graphics, pictures and dialog that is not too technical. Visited the Grand Canyon after reading this book and found it to be quite adequate for beginner or one who may want more detailed evidence of the happenings millions of years ago. The writer has lived there, led hikes and has spent much time researching the latest theories.

    5 out of 5 stars Very enlightening.......2007-07-12

    For the casual observer of geologic formations, this book is a masterpiece! I have lived many years in the Colorado Plateau area and this book really helps the average person be able to understand how the Grand Canyon was formed. I recommend this book to many people I meet when they come to visit and want to know more about the area's formation.

    5 out of 5 stars Mystery Story.......2007-02-21

    If geology had a face, it would probably be Grand Canyon. No other landscape on Earth offers such a familiar and powerful image of time, rock formation, and erosion. Grand Canyon has been a magnet not just for tourists but for many of America's most brilliant geologists. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that geologists are still trying to figure out how the canyon got there. It's like our understanding of the origins of the Moon: Apollo was supposed to solve the mystery, but instead it left geologists more puzzled than ever. At least for awhile. It turns out that it was easier to understand the moon than Grand Canyon, for erosion on Earth has removed much of the evidence geologists need.

    "Carving Grand Canyon" is the first book to explore the 150-year-long sluething into the formation of Grand Canyon. It stars the geological dectectives who've pursued this puzzle and lets them speak in their own (often eloquent) words. It shows how new evidence has been discovered, and how theories have emerged and been modified and sometimes eroded away. It brings us right up to date with today's cutting edge theories.

    The author, Wayne Ranney, has the advantage of having led geology tours of Grand Canyon for years, and thus he knows how to communicate potentially confusing concepts to the public. This book is also well-endowed with illustrations and charts and maps that make it easier to visualize these concepts. In the end Ranney leaves us with a large sense of mystery, but then maybe this will inspire some young reader to become the geologist who will finally put all the puzzle pieces together.

    5 out of 5 stars A beautiful and authoritative book.......2006-09-13

    Unlike most great geologic landmarks--Yosemite, Kilauea, Uluru, Kilimanjaro--the Grand Canyon is a stubborn, long-standing mystery. In "Carving Grand Canyon: Evidence, Theories, and Mystery," geologist and longtime Canyon guide Wayne Ranney relishes this fact: "I am glad to have lived a good portion of my life in a time when the canyon is not fully understood."

    Today the canyon is carved by the Colorado River, running westward through it. Yet 60 million years ago, rivers here ran eastward on a low plain. This unique canyon was made in some extraordinary sequence of events involving rivers, landforms and geologic processes: faulting, uplift, erosion, plate tectonics. We cannot yet spell out that sequence, because the canyon has eroded away much of the rock evidence. In the cycle of science, new ideas spark new research to test them. Each generation of researchers has added ideas, but we need more.

    Ranney begins with sketches of the canyon, the basic physiographic elements to be explained, and the processes that dig canyons. Then he details the long scientific conversation about the Grand Canyon from John S. Newberry's first sight of it in 1858 to the ferment of this century. Ranney's close study of the literature underlies an unusually deep treatment of the science. A working scenario of the canyon's evolution follows, the best picture we have these days. And speaking of pictures, this well-produced book has wonderful illustrations historic and new.

    On my site, I gave this book five stars.

    5 out of 5 stars Fresh Geological Storytelling!.......2006-05-24

    This is one of the best geology books I have every read. Not only did I learn many things about the geological history of the Grand Canyon, Colorado Plateau, and Basin and Range, but I really enjoyed it along the way!

    Wayne Ranney has constructed a masterpiece of a book. He starts with a couple of overview chapters that establish the overall setting for the Grand Canyon and introduce the geological concept the reader will need along the way. Then he plunges into 150 years of geologic science introducing the major players and theories in chronological order; as he progresses through our understanding from the 1860s through now, he builds upon each contribution to paint a canvas of understanding along the way.

    Once he accomplishes this, he then takes the reader back to the beginning of the story and tells it from 540 million years ago to the present as a cohesive narrative utilizing everything we learned in the previous chapter, presenting the different theories and possibilities with their strengths and weaknesses.

    Finally, in the last chapter, he presents a concise summary while trying the tell the greatest truth about the origin of the Grand Canyon. Since there are still plenty of unanswered questions, he starts with the greatest truth that all geologist can agree on: "The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River" and then builds upon the final story from their while explaining how he constructs this concise summary.

    I highly recommend "Carving Grand Canyon" as the devinitive story of the Grand Canyon's origins. And, if you ever have the chance of seeing Wayne speak or join him on one of his excursions, jump at it.

    Also, since this book is not currently available from Amazon, you can get from the Grand Canyon Association (either through their website or at a Grand Canyon Visitor Center) or through Glen Canyon Natural History Association (through their webiste, mail order, or at Glen Canyon NRA and Grand Staircase-Escalante NM visitor centers).
    Rich Hill: The History of Arizona's Most Amazing Gold District
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      Rich Hill: The History of Arizona's Most Amazing Gold District

      Manufacturer: Golden Retriever Publications
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      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: 0972047204

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      Read about the fascinating history of Stanton, Octave, and Weaver, three of Arizona's most notorious ghost towns. Learn about the geologic events that produced the enormous gold nuggets of Arizona's Rich Hill, including the famous Tongue Nugget. Get tips and advice on gold recovery from one of the worlds premier gold prospectors. Explor detailed maps and satelite images of the mines and placer deposits around Stanton.
      Grand Canyon Geology
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Important geologic coverage of a nat'l treasure, LOUSY photos
      • Latest, most authoritative Grand Canyon geology.
      Grand Canyon Geology
      Stanley S. Beus , and Michael Morales
      Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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      Binding: Hardcover

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      5. Grand Canyon : Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle Grand Canyon : Solving Earth's Grandest Puzzle

      ASIN: 0195122984

      Book Description

      This second edition of the leading book on Grand Canyon geology contains the most recent discoveries and interpretations of the origin and history of the canyon. It includes two entirely new chapters: one on debris flow in the Canyon and one on Holocene deposits in the canyon. All chapters have been updated where necessary and all photographs have been replaced or re-screened for better resolution. Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism, and seismology, this book offers a wealth of information for students, geologists, and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Important geologic coverage of a nat'l treasure, LOUSY photos.......2006-06-28

      Lucky for me, I bought the new HC edition for $10 rather than $85. Why? As another reviewer stated, this is the definitive single source on the geology of Grand Canyon--and it may be. But I can honestly report that the photos are not. Around 80% of the shots are of low to poor quality. And while no photo framed in a geology book can compare to the real thing (especially in the case of this natural wonder), buyers of this item will be puzzled by the junky photos selected. In fact, given the importance of this national treasure, a color panorama shot, a color aerial photo, and high quality B/Ws are a must.

      4 out of 5 stars Latest, most authoritative Grand Canyon geology........1999-03-05

      This thick volume, with a host of diagrams and pictures, appears to be the newest and most thorough discussion of the geology of the Grand Canyon. In a series of chapters, each representing an era in the geologic history of the Canyon, the authors begin with the big picture and then get into such detail that only a professional geologist can really stay with them. The book represents the life work of some of the most prominent scientists associated with the Canyon, and yet is very much up to date with the latest theories unlocking the mystery of how the Canyon was formed. Neither professional nor "rock hound," I was drawn to geology through my hiking adventures in the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau. This book, though certainly not written for the amateur, has provided an opportunity to learn more. I feel fortunate to have a copy, and hopeful that a second edition will be available soon.
      A Grand Canyon Journey: Tracing Time in Stone (First Books - Science)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A great book for kids about the Grand Canyon
      A Grand Canyon Journey: Tracing Time in Stone (First Books - Science)
      Peter Anderson
      Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A great book for kids about the Grand Canyon.......2003-01-30

      My son is in first grade and an avid reader. He selected this book from his school library and reading two chapters a night, we finished it in less than a week. Even thought it looks complex, the text and the illustrations in the book are wonderful. It's very well written and easy to read. My son knows most of the words in the book, and there is a glossary in the back for specific terminology. It's very engaging and stimulating even for an adult. I love reading it to him!
      Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology (Hiking Geology)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Fantastic Reference
      • Outstanding Intro to Geology--Plus Hiking Info.
      Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology (Hiking Geology)
      Terri Cook , and Lon Abbott
      Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
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      ASIN: 0898868955

      Book Description

      The only guide to the Grand Canyon that combines hiking and geology—unlocking the mysteries of the landscape, step by step.

      · Newest addition to the popular Hiking Geology series
      · Appendices cover additional geologic information for the non-geologist
      · Everything needed to plan the trip, including permits, lodging and camping, mule rides, and recommended day trips

      Etched on the Grand Canyon's steep walls are stories of how this majestic landscape came to be: volcanic islands, stark deserts, and tranquil seas come and gone, and histories of plants and animals that have made this place their home. You'll read this story up close on the trail with the help of Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology. In 18 excursions, there's something for everyone: from the most popular rim-to-river trails (Havasu Canyon Trail) to gentle, half-day rim walks (Red Butte Trail) to rugged and remote, multi-day backpack trips (Lava Falls Route).

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Reference.......2006-04-20

      After many years of hiking and studying the Grand Canyon, this text was a true delight and an eye-opener. The explanations of the geology associated with each step down the different trails really brings to life the geological history of the Canyon. The book provided new insight on trails that I have been over many times before and has added to my appreciation and understanding of the Canyon. Many thanks to the authors!

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Intro to Geology--Plus Hiking Info........2004-02-19

      I highly recommend this book even if one has no present intention of hiking in the Grand Canyon (though I have to say that, after reading it, I now find it imperative to go there in the very near future). The Introduction and Appendices of this book together comprise the most informative, concise and accessible introduction to a science subject (Geology in this case) I have ever had the pleasure to read. The authors actually make events of the last 4600 million years (!) jump off the page as if they were part of a live action series!

      It is rare to find a book which transcends its specific topic as this one does. Even my nine-year old was fascinated by the vivid descriptions of the forming of the major features of the North American landscape, the formation and break-up of Rodinia, Pangea, etc., and the many, many layers of history present (and not present!) in the fantastic artwork the Colo. River has carved for all to experience first hand.

      I have not "road-tested" this book for its specific hiking information. However, I can certainly certainly recommend the book based on its geological and earth history content alone.

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      6. History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
      7. History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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