Be an eyewitness to how fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants paint a vivid picture of the dramatic and beautiful world that existed before modern man. - Discover similarities between ichthyosaurs and modern-day dolphins - See a shell with a precious coating - Find out which type of early human lived 1 million years ago
This short introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone encountering ASD for the first time. The book covers all of the essential information needed to ground an understanding of the condition and offers effective practical strategies for assisting children who are living with ASD. It advocates considering things from a different perspective.
This is the epic story of life on Earth, uniquely retold through some of the most significant fossils ever found. The book travels through 3.5 billion years of Earth's history and across all seven continents, showcasing the unusual and wonderful creatures that have played a pivotal role in our evolutionary past.
National and international news from the world of vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, advice for amateur and para-professional fossil collectors, essays and updates on important issues in paleontology, paleoart & photography, original book reviews, and many other features. In the expanded Summer/Fall 2020 double issue: New work by master PaleoArtist Esther van Hulsen- A look at the 500 Women Scientists organization- Devil's Toenails, Bulls' Hearts, Horses' Heads, and Thunderbolts: the Folklore of Fossil Molluscs- An essay on why the conversation about fossil selling needs to start over from scratch- "Cannibal the Animal"-the Sculpting of the Giant Worm, Websteroprion - Evidence for an Ordovician Mass Extinction Event at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History- Political Pangea: A modern map of an ancient supercontinent- Book reviews, Check Your Paleo-IQ, and more. NB: Buy directly from our site and save!
This introduction to fossil study, crafted by expert Paul Taylor, offers insights into paleontology with original specimens sourced from the Natural History Museum's collections. It combines scientific knowledge with practical examples, making it an engaging resource for both enthusiasts and scholars. The book emphasizes the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history and evolution, providing a comprehensive overview of their study and relevance in the natural world.
Die geheimnisvolle Welt der Versteinerungen; Entstehung, Alter, Fundorte
Anschaulicher Überblick über die tierischen und pflanzlichen Zeugen des Lebens in früheren Erdzeitaltern. (ab 12).
