Philip's guide to fossils /

Contents: Geology - Evolution - Fossil Collecting - Classification - Identification guide

A practical guide to identifying, understanding and hunting for fossils. This guide to fossils is a practical, pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated field guide. Its introduction explains how fossils form and the history of ancient life. Fossil classification and distribution are described, providing essential background information. Fossil hunting is described in detail with practical advice on everything from finding sites to displaying specimens.The main part of the book presents major groups of fossils, from trilobites to tree ferns in a wide international range, from the common and easy-to-find, to dinosaur bones that would crown any collection. The entries are illustrated with color images accompanied by clear descriptive text. A quick reference identification key organizes the 400 specimens by the major fossil classification, making it easier to find detailed information for each one. Synopsis Featuring color photos of some 400 specimens, plus color illustrations, this pocket (5x8") guide to identifying and hunting all types of fossils explains how fossilization occurs, where and how to find fossils, and how to care for and display specimens. Fossil identification is aided by identification keys and color coding. A glossary of some 80 geological terms is included.