Fossils: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

by Frank H. T. Rhodes, Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim, Raymond Perlman (Illustrator)

Overview

This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes:

-Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras
-Maps showing where fossils can be found
-The history of the development of life on earth

Full-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781582381428
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/14/2001
Series:	A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	215,965
Product dimensions:	4.05(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.