Michael Collier has written 14 books on geological themes. In 2005, the American Geological Institute honored his work with its prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of Geosciences Award.
An exhibition of Michael Collier's aerial views of geology will be held at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (September 13, 2008-March 1, 2009) and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (March 15-August 1, 2009).
Collier, a structural geologist and award-winning
author/photographer of other geological books and articles...
acknowledges, "Rivers run in my blood." From him flows this
instructive, beautiful work that combines his passions for
aviation, geology, photography, and rivers. The photography
commands center stage, making it easy to overlook a very
descriptive and instructive text that pleasantly wanders and
meanders, not unlike its subject matter.... The work explores how
rivers shape landscapes and how landscape shape rivers, and it
touches briefly upon humanity's "long, loving, and sometimes
troubled relationship with rivers."...The introductory "Waiting to
Row" and concluding "A Sense of Moving Waters" chapters provide a
personal sense of welcome and goodbye... Summing Up: Recommended.
General readers, lower-division undergraduates, two-year technical
program students, and professionals.--R. E. Kelly IV, Hutchinson
Community College "Choice" (6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
Altitude allows [Collier] a broad perspective on drainage basins,
sometimes from mountain to sea. He brings his knowledge and
experience with rivers to the reader in this beautiful,
large-format book of brilliant color photos.... Collier's writing
is clear, friendly--and even humorous in imagining tectonic plates
careening and crashing. Photos have been skillfully retouched to
emphasize the geology and mute the marks of civilization. Buildings
disappear, but roads lend scale and orientation. Drama and clarity
in the photos are due to a blend of knowledge and the patience to
wait for the right lighting--when shadows sculpt the land.--Will
Kyselka, University of Hawaii "Science Books and Films" (2/1/2009
12:00:00 AM)
Collier combines a keen photographer's eye with his background as a
geologist, science writer, and oarsman on the Grand Canyon to
deliver this well-rounded, informative book. The vast aerial views
of North American Rivers make Over the Rivers worthy to rest on a
fine mahogany coffee table, but the explanations of the science
behind the beauty make this hardbound worth lugging on the bus.--
"Paddler" (10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Get into Michael Collier's little Cessna 180 and discover what he
sees in this remarkable photo collection. These aerial views
provide brief, intimate and unique glimpses of rivers. Collier, a
science writer and geologist, also provides insightful captions
that describe the geological processes of how rivers work.--
"Outdoor Photography" (12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Stunning photographs in this large and memorable book illustrate
the geological dynamics of many rivers in the continental U.S....
The organization and detail make it an ideal source from which to
structure students' observations... Inspired by the many photos of
landforms sculpted by water, readers will be motivated to learn
more from the text, a map of continental U.S. landforms, and
diagrams.--NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
K-12 2009 "National Science Teacher Association/Children's Book
Council" (1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
This book contains stunning photographs illustrating the geological
dynamics of many rivers in the continental United States... This
would be a great text for an Earth science classroom to enhance the
study of weathering, erosion, and depositions in the development of
landscapes sculpted by running water.-- "Science and Children"
(3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
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