Fossils

by Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Shaffer, Paul R.; Zim, Herbert S.; Perlman, Raymond

• ISBN13: 9781582381428
• ISBN10: 1582381429
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-14
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

Summary

This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: -Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras -Maps showing where fossils can be found -The history of the development of life on earth Full-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject. Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000,Golden Guides from St. Martin's Pressfeature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students. This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras Maps showing where fossils can be found The history of the development of life on earth Full-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject. Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere. Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press have been updated and revised to revitalize the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Author Biography

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Table of Contents

Life, Past and Present	4	(10)
The earth, its life and how living things have evolved
Introduction to Fossils	10	(9)
What fossils are. How they are formed. Different types of fossils
Fossils for Amateurs	19	(8)
Equipment needed. Where, when and how to collect. Museums and other exhibits
Life of the Past	27	(45)
A survey of life era by era
Paleozoic Era	34	(15)
Mesozoic Era	49	(12)
Cenozoic Era	61	(11)
Invertebrate Fossils	72	(60)
A Systematic survey of typical groups
Protozoans	75	(1)
Sponges	76	(1)
Coelenterates; corals	77	(4)
Bryozoans	81	(1)
Brachiopods	82	(10)
Annelids; worms	92	(1)
Arthropods; trilobites	93	(11)
Echinoderms	104	(6)
Mollusks	110	(21)
Graptolites	131	(1)
Vertebrate Fossils	132	(18)
A look at some common groups
Fish	132	(7)
Amphibia	139	(2)
Reptiles	141	(5)
Birds	146	(1)
Mammals	147	(3)
Plants	150	(7)
A brief survey of some common fossil plants, their evolution and their identification
Index	157