Fossils At A Glance

Author : Clare Milsom,Sue Rigby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405193368

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Fossils provide a powerful tool for the study of the nearly 4-billion-year history of life, and its role in the evolution of Earth systems. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies, and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Fossils At A Glance is written for students taking an introductory level course in paleontology. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the modern study of fossils. The most important fossil groups are discussed, from microfossils through invertebrates to vertebrates and plants, followed by a brief narrative of life on Earth. Diagrams are central to the book and allow the reader to see most of the important data “at a glance”. Each topic covers two pages and provides a self-contained suite of information or a starting point for future study. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date. It includes new line diagrams as well as photographs of selected fossils

Author : Clare Milsom,Sue Rigby
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118687819

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Fossils provide a powerful tool for the study of the nearly 4-billion-year history of life, and its role in the evolution of Earth systems. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies, and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Fossils At A Glance is written for students taking an introductory level course in paleontology. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the modern study of fossils. The most important fossil groups are discussed, from microfossils through invertebrates to vertebrates and plants, followed by a brief narrative of life on Earth. Diagrams are central to the book and allow the reader to see most of the important data “at a glance”. Each topic covers two pages and provides a self-contained suite of information or a starting point for future study. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date. It includes new line diagrams as well as photographs of selected fossils

Author : Carl Mehling,Paula Hammond,Brenda Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 1592237371

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Fossils by Carl Mehling,Paula Hammond,Brenda Lewis Pdf

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.

Author : Richard A. Fortey
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674311353

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Fossils by Richard A. Fortey Pdf

This introduction offers an explanation of how fossils are a product of our evolving habitat. The emphasis is on what paleontology is really about, how the paleontologist tries to find out the ways in which fossil animals lived and how geological processes have interacted with the history of life.

Author : Niles Eldredge
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Evolution
ISBN : UCSD:31822028277440

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Fossils by Niles Eldredge Pdf

One of the leading paleontologists of our time, examines what the fossilized remains of earth's ancient flora and fauna reveal about mass extinction and the origin of the species, and comes up with a revolutionary new theory that augments Darwin's. Enhanced with works by Murray Alcosser, one of America's most distinguished still-life nature photographers, Fossilsoffers a truly n ew and excting look at earth's earliest history. 160 full-color photos.

Author : Gary E. Parker,Gary Parker,Mary M. Parker
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780890514382

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The Fossil Book by Gary E. Parker,Gary Parker,Mary M. Parker Pdf

Fossils have fascinated humans for centuries. From the smallest diatoms to the largest dinosaurs, finding a fossil is an exciting and rewarding experience. But where did they come from, and how long have they been around? These and many other questions are answered in this remarkable book.

Author : DK,David Ward
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780241555897

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Fossils by DK,David Ward Pdf

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive e-guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This ebook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you to pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a colour illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification, this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.

Author : Chris Oxlade
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781410981363

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Fossils by Chris Oxlade Pdf

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.

Author : Goldish, Meish
Publisher : Scarborough, Ont. : Nelson Canada
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 0176037799

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What is a Fossil? by Goldish, Meish Pdf

Author : Douglas Palmer,Hermione Cockburn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781407024998

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The Fossil Detectives by Douglas Palmer,Hermione Cockburn Pdf

Fossils provide us with a tantalizing glimpse of Britain's prehistoric past and hold the key to unlocking the secrets of life's history and evolution. Since the appearance of primitive organisms in Britain more than a billion years ago, oceans, deserts, swamps and vast mountains have come and gone in our corner of western Europe; forests of long-extinct trees, flowers and grasses have covered the land, and dinosaurs and other strange creatures have roamed across it. How do we know? The evidence is all around us - in the rocks and fossils that lie beneath the landscape. In this highly informative and practical book, which accompanies the BBC series, presenter Hermione Cockburn and renowned palaeontologist Douglas Palmer take an in-depth look at the most exciting fossil stories from around the country. When and why were dinosaur fossils first discovered in Britain? How was the biggest fish ever to have swum in the sea unearthed near Peterborough? What do modern medical techniques have to offer fossil hunters? Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, Fossils Detectives is full of surprising facts and features. And for those who want to try their hand at some fossil detecting of their own, the book includes an extensive regional gazetteer of fossil-hunting sites and places to visit, and guidance on identifying your fossil finds. Get ready for some time travel around Britain, with the Fossil Detectives!

Author : Patrick Perish
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781618916457

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Fossils by Patrick Perish Pdf

Time for a fossil hunt! Digging through a layer of sedimentary rock, scientists uncover many relics of prehistoric Earth. Tiny trilobites prove that a vast desert was once an ocean. Huge dinosaur fossils show where dinosaurs once roamed! With this title, readers will learn about the types of fossils, how they form, and why scientists study them today. This title includes engaging special features such as a fossil profile, a fossil comparison chart, formation diagrams, and more, all designed to introduce readers to the fascinating world of fossils.

Author : Cecily Jobes
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499425154

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Fossils by Cecily Jobes Pdf

Fossils give us a glimpse into the past. Readers will enjoy learning about different kinds of fossils, how they form, and where they can be found. From the bones left by huge mastodons to the imprints of tiny trilobites, amazing fossil finds are sure to excite readers and give them a close-up look at ancient creatures. The detailed photographs give readers a clear sense of what fossils are and how they have become part of the earth. Readers will learn how paleontology is truly a blending of life science with earth science.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780744057430

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Fossils by DK Pdf

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a color illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecting, and how best to organize a fossil collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification, this book provides a visual identification key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct group. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.

Author : Wilson J. Wall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119698456

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Investigating Fossils by Wilson J. Wall Pdf

INVESTIGATING FOSSILS INVESTIGATING FOSSILS A HISTORY OF PALAEONTOLOGY Investigating Fossils – A History of Palaeontology is a concise and accessible look at changing attitudes to palaeontology in general, and fossils in particular. From the existential and philosophical debates arising from fossils – such as their implications for the age of the Earth – to their role as markers in Darwin’s theory of evolution, fossils have been the centre of highly charged debate for over two centuries. This book, which is aimed at anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of science, not only describes the process of fossil formation and the history of the discovery of fossils. It goes further, and highlights the continuing importance of fossils to our ever-developing understanding of where the planet and its myriad species have come from. Painting a vivid, lively portrait of the history and development of palaeontology, Investigating Fossils is a fascinating and informative tour of the recent history – and possible future – of the science of fossils.

Author : Rona Arato
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778714195

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Fossils by Rona Arato Pdf

Fossils help us to learn about plant and animal species that lived long ago.