Under Michigan: The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils - Hardcover

Book 19 of 73: Great Lakes Books Series

Barker, Charles Ferguson

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9780814330883: Under Michigan: The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0814330886 ISBN 13: 9780814330883
Publisher: Wayne State University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth's surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth's crust more than fourteen thousand feet―a depth three-and-a-half times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Within these layers of rock rest all sorts of ancient fossils and minerals that date back to the eras when tropical seas spread across Michigan and hot volcanoes flung molten rock into its skies―long before mile-thick glaciers bulldozed over Michigan and plowed through ancient river valleys to form the Great Lakes.

Under Michigan is the first book for young readers about the geologic history of the state and the structure scientists call the Michigan Basin. A fun and educational journey, Under Michigan explores Earth's geological past, taking readers far below the familiar sights of Michigan and nearby places to explain the creation of minerals and fossils and show where they can be found in the varying layers of rock. Readers will learn about the hard rock formations surrounding Michigan and also discover the tall mountain ridges hidden at the brottom of the Great Lakes. With beautiful illustrations by author Charles Ferguson Barker, a glossary of scientific terms, and charming page to keep field notes, Under Michigan is a wonderful resource for young explorers to use at home, in school, or on a trip across Michigan.

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About the Author

Charles Ferguson Barker teaches introductory Geology at Wayne State University where he is adjunct faculty in the Geology Department. He is a member of the Geological Society of America and the Association of Environmental Professionals and has been working in the environmental consulting field for eighteen years where he has been involved with issues ranging from water supply contamination to air quality.

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Publisher
Wayne State University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0814330886
ISBN 13 
9780814330883
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
56
Rating
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