Authors:
Cyril Walker, an eminent paleontologist, was curator of fossil amphibians, reptiles, and birds at the Natural History Museum, London, for 30 years. In addition to organizing and leading many expeditions to collect material for scientific research, he has also contributed to many books, including Garden birds, Field Guide to British Birds, Birds of the World, and Nature Notebooks. David
Ward worked as a veterinary surgeon for 14 years while pursuing an interest in fossils and participating in several research expeditions in Africa. In 1988, he retired from veterinary medicine to devote his time to paleontology. 8.5"
tall x 6" wide
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Fossils Handbook - $18.95 each |
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B151 - The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils.
Packed with over 1,000 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple.
Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each species and provides quick, accessible information.
Authoritative text, crystal clear photography, and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Fossils the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to fossils of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 500 fossils, this handbook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification to enable you to recognize a species instantly. PHOTO-ENCYCLOPEDIC
APPROACH Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photography to highlight a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-color illustration, showing the fossil as a living animal or plant, as well as color-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference, complete every entry.
IDENTIFICATION MADE EASY |
For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Fossils explains what a fossil is, how fossils are classified, and how to start a collection. To help you at the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct genus. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms. |
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Makes a real nice present! |
