Fossils (Golden Guide) [Paperback]

Frank H. T. Rhodes (Author), Paul R. Shaffer (Author), Herbert S. Zim (Author), Raymond Perlman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2001 | ISBN-10: 1582381429 | ISBN-13: 978-1582381428 | Edition: 1st

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.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (April 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582381429
• ISBN-13: 978-1582381428
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best information I have read, November 6, 2006

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L. Putnam "fossil digger" (Kemmerer, WY) - See all my reviews
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I own a fossil quarry and this book explains better about our fossils than the other books that the fossil stores carry around here. I recommend this book very much.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "An Illustrated Pocket Primer on Fossils & Evolution", March 10, 2009

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Russell A. Rohde MD "Owl" (West Covina, California USA) - See all my reviews
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"Fossils: A Guide to Prehistoric Life"", by Frank Rhodes, H. Zim & Paul Shaffer, St. Martin's Press, NY 2002, ISBN: 1-58238-142-9, PB 100 pgs., Index 4 pgs. Inveiglements include 481 full-color illustrations of fauna & flora fossil, and museum quality diorama of extinct creatures. 6" x 4".

This pocket-sized book is handy to carry, provides a clear overview with hundreds of colorful illustrations by Prof. Raymond Perlman (Univ. of Ill.) of plant & animal fossils and contains useful notations of species found at various timelines. The lead author Rhodes, President of Cornell University, had ready access to some of the finest specimens and documents available.

As an introduction and pocket guide this primer is to be recommended, and useful for full spectrum of age groups to all wanting ready access to reliable basic information on paleontology. Unfortunately, the list of nine textbooks and references tabulated on page 25 is outdated (1936 to 1962) and no mention, even in passing, is made of DNA. Nonetheless, as a pocket primer it is not excelled and the price is right.


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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, December 30, 2011

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The book is new just like how it should be. No markings or anything!!! I'm extremely happy I got what I paid for. :)