This title offers a new, reformatted and updated edition of this popular title which is suitable for experts and armchair enthusiasts alike. Easy to use, highly informative and illustrated throughout with amazing colour photographs, this title covers all classifications of fossils, with more than 190 fossils from around the world. Information given for each fossil includes its genus name, the main identifying characteristics of the genus, its maximum...

"Fossils Inside Out brings fossils, paleoecology, and the fossil industry to life in a beautiful and easy-to-understand format suitable for young adults and older, scientists and non-scientists. This large format book is packed with information connecting the past, present, and future of life on Earth. It also reaches beyond the basics by covering historical perspectives on fossil collecting, laws that can confuse anyone, new imaging technologies,...

An introduction to fossils describes where and how they form, how they are found, and how they help us learn about ancient plants and animals.

Explains how the remains of an animal or plant fossilize over millions of years, where fossils may be found, and what we can learn from them.

Describes fossil discoveries, how and when they were made, and what they tell us about the earth's history.

Packed with more than 1,000 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotations to make identification easy and accurate. In this fully revised and updated edition, jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each fossil and provides quick, accessible information.--

Provides information and activities for learning how fossils contribute to our knowledge of the past.