Publisher's Synopsis
Paleontologists scour the earth in search of buried fossils that can help us understand what happened on Earth millions, and even billions, of years ago and what may happen in the future. Take a close-up look at more than 300 amazing specimens in Fossils.
- An in-depth examination of fossils, from preserved trees and grasses to mollusks, trilobites, fish, and dinosaurs, discovered on every continent.
- Each fossil is illustrated with a clear and detailed photograph, accompanied by informed, accessible text and a table of information featuring its scientific name, order and family, habitat, distribution, geological period, and dimensions.
- This essential book complements existing paleontology guides by providing a side-by-side comparison of the world's fossil types and makes an excellent pocket reference guide for students and general readers alike.
- Fossils complements existing paleontology guides by providing a side-by-side comparison of the world's fossil types and makes an excellent reference guide for both students and general readers.
