Rocks, like books, are waiting to be read. Whether part of a cliff face or a pebbled shoreline, rocks record the complex tales of both their creation and their transformation over time. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Rocks, like books, are waiting to be read.
Whether part of a cliff face or a pebbled shoreline, rocks record the complex tales of both their creation and their transformation over time. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Rocks, like books, are waiting to be read. Whether part of a cliff face or a pebbled shoreline, rocks record the complex tales of both their creation and their transformation over time.
Of course, it takes special skills to read the stories rocks tell. Fortunately for those unsure how to begin, American geologist and geosciences professor Marcia Bjornerud knows how to read these intriguing records. She also knows how to make their stories come alive.
In , Bjornerud shares the stories of a diverse sampling of rocks, from the familiar to the rare. In this, her fourth book, she dedicates chapters to types of rock, from sandstone to dolomite to quartzite. Katelyn Storey photo Marcia Bjornerud A poetically written geological primer, the book also shares episodes from Bjornerud’s personal life.
As she teaches readers about the origins and qualities of different rocks, Bjornerud shares reflections on challenges she has faced, including her experience of widowh.