Agate Hunting Made Easy, by Jim Magnuson, and photography by Carol Wood is a great introductory book for learning how to hunt agates, specifically Lake Superior Agates.

From the back of the book, "You've admired agates for their color and beauty --- Now learn how to find your own. Unlike other books, Agate Hunting Made Easy provides step-by-step instructions to help you turn those once-frustrating agate hunts into successful ones."

This books includes:

• Photographs of rough agates in the field
• Tips to help you recognize agate imposters
• How to hunt in a variety of locations
• A rating scales to help estimate the value of your finds.