Geology For Dummies is ideal reading for anyonewith an interest in the fundamental concepts of geology, whether they're lifelong learners with a fascination for the subject or college students interested in pursuing geology or earth sciences.

Presented in a straightforward, trusted format--and tracking to a typical introductory geology course at the college level--this book features a thorough introduction to the study of earth, its materials, and its processes.

• Rock records and geologic time
• Large-scale motion of tectonic plates
• Matter, minerals, and rocks
• The geological processes on earth's surface

Rock that geology class with Geology For Dummies!