The story of life in 25 fossils : tales of intrepid fossil hunters and the wonders of evolution /

Every fossil tells a story. Prothero recounts the adventures behind the discovery of twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils and explains their significance within the larger fossil record, creating a riveting history of life on our planet.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prothero, Donald R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2015]
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Description
Summary:Every fossil tells a story. Prothero recounts the adventures behind the discovery of twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils and explains their significance within the larger fossil record, creating a riveting history of life on our planet.
Physical Description:viii, 389 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780231171908
0231171900