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Fossils

Fortey, Richard A. (Author).

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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  • ISBN: 1402762542
  • ISBN: 9781402762543
  • Physical Description: 256 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
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  • Edition: [4th ed.].
  • Publisher: New York : Sterling, c2009.

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General Note:
"The first edition of this book was published in 1982. This ed. has been completely revised and updated."--T.p. verso.
Edition statement from preface (p. 5).
"The purpose of this fourth edition of Fossils: The Key to the Past remains the same as when it was first published."--Preface, p. 5.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 250) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Buried in the rocks -- Time and change -- Rocks and fossils -- Recognising fossils -- Reviving fossils -- Origin of life -- Extinction & evolution -- Human evolution -- Fossil DNA -- Uses of fossils -- Making a collection.

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Subject: Fossils
Paleontology

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