Education and leisure
The BGS publishes its own range of non-specialist books, guides and posters on geology and related themes under the Earthwise™ trademark.
These products include books, maps, posters and related products that will be of interest to students, vocational and non-vocational geologists, walkers and readers interested in the geology, scenery, rocks, minerals and fossils of the UK.
Sub-categories
The Earthwise books cover a range of topics from the influence of geology on the taste of a good single malt, to the causes and effects of earthquakes.
A selection of Geological and scientific posters and gifts are available that illustrate geology in a popular, non-scientific way.
This section includes reproductions of several historic maps, by William Smith and James MacCulloch, plus books on related topics.
These concise guidecards provide a wealth of information on the geology of many popular tourist areas of England,
ranging from heritage coasts to London’s historic buildings.
Scottish Natural Heritage in association with the BGS have produced a range of booklets on the geology and landscape of several important tourist regions of Scotland.