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Fossils / Richard Fortey.

By: Publication details: New York : Sterling, 2009.Edition: [4th ed.]Description: 256 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781402762543
  • 1402762542
Other title:
  • Fossils : the history of life [Cover title]
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QE711.2 .F66 2009
Contents:
Buried in the rocks -- Time and change -- Rocks and fossils -- Recognizing fossils -- Origin of life -- Extinction & evolution -- Human evolution -- Fossil DNA -- Uses of fossils -- Making a collection.
Summary: Discusses the formation of fossils, describes how they are used by scientists to reconstruct the history of the earth, and offers guidance on starting a fossil collection.
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Book Book NMC Library Stacks QE711.2 .F66 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001077675

Edition statement from preface (p. 5)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 250) and index.

Buried in the rocks -- Time and change -- Rocks and fossils -- Recognizing fossils -- Origin of life -- Extinction & evolution -- Human evolution -- Fossil DNA -- Uses of fossils -- Making a collection.

Discusses the formation of fossils, describes how they are used by scientists to reconstruct the history of the earth, and offers guidance on starting a fossil collection.

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