The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones
Title | The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Mueller |
Publisher | University of Michigan Press |
Pages | 78 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780472030286 |
The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones is the authoritative guide for everyone who visits northern Michigan and can't wait to comb the beautiful beaches in search of Michigan's official state stone, the Petoskey. This book dispels myths about the Petoskey and reveals the true facts of this ancient fossilized coral. Instructive pictures and maps keep Petoskey fans on track every step of the way while guiding them to the best places to find the stone, including those favored by local Petoskey stone hunters and collectors. Once you've found a piece of the prized Michigan fossil, The Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones leads you through the many methods of polishing that bring this beautiful stone to life.
Petoskey Stone
Title | Petoskey Stone PDF eBook |
Author | Dan R. Lynch |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2019-02-19 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781591938415 |
This all-in-one guide helps readers learn how to find, identify, and collect Michigan's Petoskey stone.
Petoskey Stone
Title | Petoskey Stone PDF eBook |
Author | Dan R. Lynch |
Publisher | Adventure Publications |
Pages | 222 |
Release | 2019-02-19 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1591938422 |
Your Definitive Guide to Petoskey Stone Michigan’s state stone is prized for its beautiful patterning, which is said to resemble the rays of the rising sun. Take an in-depth look at the famous fossilized coral—including a summary of the fascinating natural history, which began 400 million years ago. Learn all about it, and then head out and search for your own. Get expert advice from author Dan R. Lynch on how to identify and collect Petoskey stones. With tips on where to look and what to look for, along with information about Petoskey lookalikes and other fossils you might find, your rock-hounding trips will be better than ever! Suggestions on what to do with your finds and how much they’re worth add to the knowledge you’ll gain from Petoskey Stone. From Lake Michigan beaches and Petoskey State Park to gravel pits and riverbeds, grab this book and begin your rock-hunting adventure!
Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide
Title | Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Mueller |
Publisher | Petoskey Co-Pub |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Bruce Mueller is the rock expert who brought you the very popular Complete Guide to Petoskey Stones. Bookstores all along Lake Michigan loved that book, but they also expressed many requests for a rock identification guide for Lake Michigan. Here it is. Mueller researched the entire shoreline of Lake Michigan to write this guide to Lake Michigan rocks. This is the perfect guidebook for any-one or any family who walks the beach and wonders, What is this?
Peter and His Pet Petoskey Stone, Revised Ed
Title | Peter and His Pet Petoskey Stone, Revised Ed PDF eBook |
Author | Victor B. Eichler |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 2014-01-02 |
Genre | Corals, Fossil |
ISBN | 9780970362070 |
A young boy finds a coral fossil on a Michigan beach and learns that it is a Petoskey Stone, the state's official state stone. Instructions are given how to polish this native fossil, and the boy's teacher shares information about this polished gem with his school class. Includes "Notes on the Natural History of Petoskey Stones" and "Where and When to find Petoskey Stones in Michigan".
The Complete Guide to Michigan Fossils
Title | The Complete Guide to Michigan Fossils PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph J. Kchodl |
Publisher | Petoskey Co-Pub |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Joseph Kchodl - aka Paleo Joe - has been hunting fossils in Michigan and throughout the country with the world's leading paleontologists. Now, he shares his knowledge of Michigan fossils in this wonderful new book. The Complete Guide to Michigan Fossils is the third in the Complete Guide to Michigan series of books on natural treasures found in the state of Michigan. The book starts with a clearly written section that introduces the numerous fossils of Michigan. It includes a helpful photographic identification guide and reveals all the fossil sites found throughout the state.
Lake Huron Rock Picker's Guide
Title | Lake Huron Rock Picker's Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Mueller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Huron, Lake (Mich. and Ont.) |
ISBN | 9780472033676 |
The definitive rock identification guide for Lake Huron