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Fossils

This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs. Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and coastlines. This practical introductory guide provides general fossil identifications with information on their geological age and distribution. Additionally, it also covers some of the aspects involved in the process of fossilization and how to collect fossils. Major groups of fossils are illustrated and some of the important anatomical features to keep in mind when identifying them are shown and explained. The book includes advice and safety tips for fossil hunters and all those eager to make exciting discoveries about the ancient past.

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  • "From amphibians to trilobites, this authoritative guide provides a fascinating insight into the origin, formation, and remarkable variety of fossils. Back by popular demand, this series of information books for children ages 8 and over are the same handy size with a fresh new design. All the facts kids need to know about natural history, science, and history topics are in these information-packed little books. Also included are reference books everyone can use-dictionaries in English and Spanish, encyclopedias in key areas, a thesaurus, and a spelling dictionary."
  • "Introduces the world of fossils including information on where they are found, how they are formed, and how they are classified; also describes many of the various kinds."
  • "This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs. Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and coastlines. This practical introductory guide provides general fossil identifications with information on their geological age and distribution. Additionally, it also covers some of the aspects involved in the process of fossilization and how to collect fossils. Major groups of fossils are illustrated and some of the important anatomical features to keep in mind when identifying them are shown and explained. The book includes advice and safety tips for fossil hunters and all those eager to make exciting discoveries about the ancient past."@en

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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Kindersachbuch"
  • "Guidebooks"@en
  • "Guidebooks"
  • "Juvenile works"

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  • "Fossili"
  • "Fossili"@it
  • "Fossilien"
  • "Fossils"
  • "Fossils"@en
  • "Fosili : bližnje srečanje z nenavadnim svetom"@sl
  • "Fossilien : [für Entdecker: Lupe zum Herausnehmen, Ausziehtafeln & Klappen]"
  • "Fossilien : für Entdecker"
  • "Fossils : how fossils are formed and how to identify them"

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