Fossils by David Ward

Fossils by David Ward

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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.
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ISBN 13 9780751327960
ISBN 10 0751327964
Title Fossils
Author David Ward
Series Dk Handbooks
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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.
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