Geology

Best geology books and tools

Resources for Geology under Science. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• Physical Geology (Charles Plummer, Diane Carlson & Lisa Hammersley) — Mainstream physical geology survey.
• Essentials of Geology (Stephen Marshak) — Shorter geology intro with strong visuals.
• Structural Geology (Haakon Fossen) — Advanced follow-on for geology majors.
• Annals of the Former World (John McPhee) — Popular geology narrative across North America.
• Geology — recommended tool/search — Curated Amazon search for common classroom and lab gear.
• Student Geology kit — Starter bundle search — compare reviews before ordering.