Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. by John Means (Engl

Description: Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. by John Means, Matthew Moran, Suzannah Moran From the sandstone ridges and shale valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delaware's coast, the geologic features of the Mid-Atlantic region include a diverse array of rocks and landforms assembled during more than 1 billion years of geologic history.The book's introduction presents an overview of the geologic history of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., and 35 road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The mid-Atlantic area of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. is known many things, such as being the First State (Delaware), home to our nations capital or the birthplace of our national anthem (Maryland), but it is also the home of some incredible geologic features. From the Chesapeake Bay to Assateague Island National Seashore to Catoctin Mountain Park, readers will learn about a diverse array of rocks and landforms assembled during more than 1 billion years of geologic history. From the sandstone ridges and shale and limestone valleys of western Maryland to the sand dunes and tidal estuaries on Delawares coast, Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., steers you to some of the best geologic features found inside and outside the Beltway. Thirty-five road guides discuss the landforms and rocks visible from a car window, along bike paths, and at nearby waysides and parks, including Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Rock Creek Park, and Cape Henlopen State Park. With this book as your guide, find out how the sixth largest impact crater on earth helped shape Chesapeake Bay; discover what moved the rocks at Devils Racecourse in Catoctin Mountain Park; and learn how early settlers put the geology to work, locating major ports where deep tidal rivers issued from mill-friendly, rocky streams. Author Biography John Means taught geology, physical science, and English at Hagerstown Community College for more than thirty years before retiring in 2005. He is the author of Marylands Catoctin Mountain Parks and enjoys hiking, camping, and canoeing with his family. Matthew Moran is a visual arts teacher at Seneca Valley High School. Suzannah Moran is a geography professor at Hagerstown Community College and teamed up with her husband Matthew to create the maps for Roadside Geology of Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Details ISBN0878425705 Author Suzannah Moran Short Title ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF MARYLAND D Language English Illustrator Suzannah Moran ISBN-10 0878425705 ISBN-13 9780878425709 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 557.5 Pages 346 Series Roadside Geology Residence Hagerstown Birth 1944 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-09-15 Illustrations Maps; Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white Audience General Publisher Mountain Press Imprint Mountain Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:34174730;

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