New Look!
By David J. Ward
Photography by Colin Keates
Packed with detailed information on recognition, classification, and more, DK's Smithsonian Handbook of Fossils is the clearest identification guide to fossils for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.
Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photography to highlight a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-color image, color-coded bands, and quick at-a-glace facts complete every entry.
From the back cover:
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 500 plants and animal fossils.
In this fully revised and updated edition, jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each fossil and provides quick, accessible information.
Packed with more than 1,000 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotations to make identification easy and accurate.
ISBN: 978-0-7440-3000-6