Discovering Fossils: How to Find and Identify Remains of the Prehistoric Past
by Frank A. Garcia and Donald S. Miller
212 Pages, Illustrated, Paperback, 9" x 6"
This is a new "Discovering Fossils: How to Find and Identify Remains of the Prehistoric Past" book. The remains of earlier life are buried all over the earth's surface, from the bottoms of oceans to high mountain slopes to our own back yards. Written by Frank A. Garcia, who is responsible for finding more than 30 previously undiscovered prehistoric species, and Donald S. Miller, a fossil collector and writer, this book is a detailed guide to finding and identifying many sorts of fossils. Artist, author, and fossil collector Jasper Burns provides the reader with highly detailed illustrations of a great variety of fossil examples. This complete reference will help collectors of any age discover the thrills of paleontology, and it covers a broad range of topics.
You will learn :
- Where to search for fossils
- How to scan for the right textures and shapes
- How to extract and protect fossil finds
- Advice on what to wear and what tools to carry
- Expert illustrations for identifying and comparing fossil finds
- Listings of fossil exhibits, clubs, and sites
