Guide to Fossils (Firefly Pocket series)

ISBN: 9781552978122

出版社: Firefly Books

出版年: 2003-09-06

页数: 192

定价: USD 14.95

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

"A practical guide to identifying, understanding and hunting for fossils." The Firefly Guide to Fossils is a practical, pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated field guide. Its introduction explains how fossils form and the history of ancient life. Fossil classification and distribution are described, providing essential background information for students and collectors. Fossil hunting is described in detail with practical advice on everything from finding sites to displaying specimens. The main part of the book presents major groups of fossils, from trilobites to tree ferns in a wide international range, from the common and easy-to-find, to dinosaur bones that would crown any collection. The entries are illustrated with color images accompanied by clear descriptive text. A quick reference identification key organizes the 400 specimens by the major fossil classification, making it easier to find detailed information for each one.