Fossils: the Key to the Past by Richard Fortey
A straightforward introduction to fossils, their study and their use in reconstructing the history of the Earth.
Fossils
Summary
Offers a straightforward introduction to fossils, their study and their use in reconstructing the history of the Earth. Extensively illustrated with photographs from the collections at The Natural History Museum, the book gives a current view of our understanding of the significance of fossils.
Fossils Summary
Table of Contents
Preface - buried in the rocks; setting the stage - time and change; rocks and fossils; bringing fossils back to life; origin of life and its early history; evolution and extinction; fossils in the service of man; making a collection.
Additional information
GOR002829910
9780565091637
0565091638
Fossils: the Key to the Past by Richard Fortey
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The Natural History Museum
2004-04-01
232
N/A
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