Play Cards and Learn to Identify Agates in the Upper Midwest! Anyone who enjoys rocks, minerals, and gems will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by the popular Agates of Lake Superior book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features beautiful photographs of 13 of the most popular and well known varieties of the coveted gemstone found in the Great Lake states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts photographs of such agates as the Floater Agate, Fortification Agate, Eye Agate, and more--so you can begin to learn what 13 different specimens look like. Card Features 13 of the most notable Lake Superior agate varieties Stunning photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about rock collecting. Get Agates of Lake Superior Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

The definitive book on Lake Superior's agates is here. If you're a casual rock collector, you will find Agates of Lake Superior fun, interesting and beautiful. If you're a more advanced hobbyist, you will appreciate this professional and scientific resource. The book provides a thorough examination of Lake Superior's strange and unique agate varieties, as well as a critical look at agate formation theories, tips on how to find and identify agates, where to look for them and how collectible your agates may be.

Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Grand Canyon State! The book features comprehensive entries for 106 Arizona rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look, while the authors' photographs depict the detail needed for identification - no need to guess from line drawings. With this field guide in hand, identifying and collecting can be fun and informative.

Celebrate North America's banded gemstones with this stunning coffee-table book about agates. Agates--few other natural formations exhibit the tremendous variety seen in these curiously banded gemstones. No two agates are exactly alike when it comes to color, pattern, or shape. Although they are found on every continent, many well-known and significant varieties are present in North America--fortification agates, fire agates, Lake Superior agates, and more. The Wonder of North American Agates was written and photographed by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, expert authors of the popular Rocks & Minerals series of field guides. This book features some of the most famous, most valuable, and rarest agates found in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Inside you'll find: More than 60 of the most beautiful varieties of agates from across North America Intriguing, informative text that explains the fascinating differences between agates and why each is significant Compelling, true-to-life photos that show each agate's special beauty Casual fans and experienced collectors alike will appreciate the facts and photographs presented in this incomparable book.

The Perfect Guide to Rocks and Minerals Across the United States Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring 56 of the most common and desirable rocks and minerals, the booklet is organized by rocks/minerals and then by general appearance for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by appearance, and view just a few specimens at a time. The easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know. Plus, the quick guide is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.

This must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Lake Superior region! With the new edition of this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. This book features comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more likely to identify what you've found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identification-no more guessing from line drawings. The entries are organized by area, so you can find rocks unique to each state or common to all three. The field guide's easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look. Inside you'll find: 75 specimens of the Lake Superior region Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps to show where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors' expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.