Frank Harold Trevor Rhodes (1926–2020)

Small enough to be a pocket field guide, this has as much or more about the evolution of species and the definition of geologic eras as it does about the art of applied paleontology for the earnest hobbyist. Profusely illustrated and easy to read this can be a match to light a fossil-hunting interest in a young reader.

Would give this 2 stars for flow—reads like separate essays with lots of repetition even within one chapter that should have been edited more strictly. But as far as teaching me things I should understand in order to evaluate local and national and global efforts for future sustainability it would get 4. I have noticed that I am not skipping over stories in the newspaper describing energy, food, fishing, etc. the way I used to because I now have a bit of background, which puts them in show more context for me. He does a good job showing the complexity of various efforts to preserve the earth and its resources for the future—I hope politicians worldwide have this kind of framework for the difficult decisions they are making. show less

A nice introductory book on fossils. Though, it is somewhat dated and includes drawings/paintings of fossils rather than photographs of actual examples, it is a classic. A book many recall from childhood and why it is still in print.

A nice detailed overview. I am interested in evolution, but have never been strong on the fossils. This was a painless way to get a bit of background