Fossils
Fossils
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A handbook of fossils that contains more than 1 000 full-colour photographs of over 500 species. It features entries that combine a description with annotated photography to highlight a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. It explains what a fossil is, how fossils are classified, and how to start a collection.
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Fossils by David Ward
Authoritative text crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Fossils the most comprehensive and concise pocket to fossils of the world. Packed withmore than 1 000 full-colour photographs of over 500 species this handbook is designed to cut through the complicated identification process and enable you to recognize a species instantly. Photo-encyclopedic Approach Expertly written and thoroughly vetted each entry combines a precise description with annotated photography to highlight a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-colour illustration showing the fossil as a living animal or plant as well as colour-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference complete every entry.Identification Made Easy For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Fossils explains what a fossil is how fossils are classified and how to start a collection. To help you in the initial stages of identification the book provides a visual key that makes it easy to recognize a fossil and place it in its correct genus. Finally a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780751327960 |
| ISBN 10 | 0751327964 |
| Title | Fossils |
| Author | David Ward |
| Series | Dk Handbooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |