• Physical Characteristics of Minerals
  This is a fantasctic page with tons of information about the physical characteristics of minerals. If you want to learn how physical characteristics can assist you in identifying minerals. don't miss this one. The best we've seen.
• Shinichi Kato's Website
  For fantastic photographs of rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world, you won't want to miss this one. Probably the best collection available.
• Matthew Proberts Encyclopedia
  is a unique, comprehensive compilation of information like no other I have ever seen. With his kind permission, this link takes you to his rock and mineral encyclopedia. For a sampling of what is included in his entire encyclopedia or to purchase a copy on CD, visit Matt's website.
• Bob's Rockshop Linklist
  One of the most extensive earth science and rock collecting link lists found anywhere on the internet. Bob's site is an E-Zine extraordinare for rockhounds. Don't miss it.
• Charles B. Ward Fluorescent Minerals
  A one stop shop for fluorescent minerals from all over the world. Top quality specimens (long and short wave) and accessories.
• Athena
  A comprehensive, alphabetical listing of rocks and minerals. Includes a lot of technical information such as hardness, formula, crystalline structure etc. You can also use the Athena search page to look for a specific rock or mineral.
• University of Wisconsin - Madison
  From the UWI Department of Geology and Geophysics: A page of lesson plans for all ages.

• Guided Field Excursions in the UK
  Geologist Chris Pamplin, provides guided tours to fossil and other geology related sites in the UK. His prices seem reasonable and judging from the pictures on his site, I think Linda and I would enjoy joining him on one of his excursions. If you live in the UK or plan a visit there, check it out.
• TOPS Learning Systems
  Besides the Rocks & Minerals earth science activity book offered here at rocksandminerals.com, TOPS offers an outstanding selection of other Task Card Series books.
• M&M Educational Software
  If you are searching for inexpensive educational software, browse the M&M Software site. It is the best library of public domain, freeware and shareware educational software in the known universe!
• GeoSearch
  This is a part of the relatively new Mineral Market Mall website. There are lots of interesting subjects and sites available through their linking system.
• Teachnet
  Lots of good information, resources and links on this site. If you are a teacher and have not visited Teachnet, take a few minutes to do so.
• Explorer
  A collection of K-12 math and science resources.
• SinCris
  This is the site of the national server for information about crystallography.
• Geoscience Books
  A source for books related to geology and earth science.
• International Colored Gemstone Association
  Lots of good information about gemstones.
• Gold Maps
  Interested in trying your hand at a little prospecting or goldpanning on your next vacation trip? This is the place for information about where to do it.

• The Meteorite Market
  As far as I am concerned, this is the best meteorite site on the internet for beginning to intermediate collectors or for teachers and students. It belongs to my friend Eric Twelker and his family. I did not know he was in the meteorite business until I began combing the net for info I needed and stumbled across The Meteorite Market. Like our own site, Eric provides educational information as well as meteorites for sale. Pay him a visit.

• Plate Tectonics from the UC Berkeley site
  All you ever wanted to know about the theory of plate tectonics. Includes a lot of animated GIFs to show how the plates have moved during different periods of geologic time. Unfortunately, some of the files are VERY large so be prepared to spend some time waiting for them to load. Very detailed, lots of information.

• USGS Time Chart
  The US Geological Service' geologic time section is very detailed with lots of information. All you ever wanted to know about geologic time. Includes a relative time scale and index fossils.
• University of Kentucky
  An excellent presentation with lots of period-related drawings.

• University of Kentucky
  This is a great resource for those interested in learning about amber.
• Amber Info Index
  This page is from the website of Garry Platt from the UK. It leads to lots of good amber info.

• Pixel Shack
  This site has some excellent digital pictures of prehistroic critters - the best we have seen.
• The World Famous La Brea Tar Pits
  One of the premier sites in the world for ice age fossils. Located in the middle of Los Angeles and open to the public, these natural "tar" pits entrapped thousands of ice age creatures. Be sure and check out the geologic timetable of the LaBrea Pits.
• More About The La Brea Tar Pits
  This site is from UC-Berkeley and contains a lot of detail about the La Brea Pits and specific fossil remains.
• Journal of Dinosaur Paleontology
  If you are interested in dinosaurs, this is the place to start. The most extensive list of links I know of for dinosaur information. Covers everything from the Archaeopteryx to the Tyrannosaurus. And if that's not enough, there's also the Dinosaur Omnipedia for those of us who need a translation of all those technical terms related to dinosaurs.

Your state geological survey office is a great place to look for more specific information about the geology of your state or local area. Many also provide educational material and links to similar sites.

• Australian Geological Survey
  Lots of good information about geology and earth science from down under.
• Geological Survey of Canada
  This link takes you directly to the education pages or, if you prefer, you can go to the sites Home Page for more options.
• US Geological Survey - The Learning Web
  This link takes you directly to the USGS education page. The agency Home Page offers a number of other subject options including a round about path to the Mineral Survey Page where you will find information about such things as mineral production, supply and demand as well as geophysical and geochemical information collected and reported by the agency.
• Geological Survey of Japan
• Geological Survey of the Czech Republic
• Geological Survey of Denmark

• The Field Museum of Natural History
• Natural History Museum, Berne, Switzerland