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The Fossil Book: A Record of Prehistoric Life

by Carroll Lane Fenton (Author), Mildred Adams Fenton (Author)

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Definitive guide provides paleontologists and amateur fossil enthusiasts with invaluable information about finding fossils, caring for samples, and how to study them. Profusely illustrated and expanded edition contains fascinating information about everything from single-celled organisms, arthropods and amphibians, to dinosaurs, birds, and mammals. Includes identification keys, glossary, more. Over 1,500 illustrations.

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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 560 — Natural sciences & mathematics Fossils & Dinosaurs Paleontology
LCC: QE711 .F38 — Science Geology Geology Paleontology
BISAC: NAT NATURE General
SCI SCIENCE Paleontology

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Languages: Czech, English
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Published: 1989
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 560
LCC: QE711 .F38

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