Publisher's Synopsis
From amphibians to trilobites this authoritative guide provides a fascinating insight into the origin formation and remarkable variety of fossils. Full-colour photographs show details of animals and plants that lived millions of years ago and there is a wealth of information on how to find and collect fossils. Dorling Kindersley Pockets is a major new series of reference guides that provides an in-depth look at a wide range of subjects. Easy to use and highly collectable these fact-packed mini-guides gather everything you need to know about a subject - and put it in your pocket!