Trilobites [Paperback]

Riccardo Levi-Setti (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0226474526 | ISBN-13: 978-0226474526 | Publication Date: November 1, 1995 | Edition: 1

Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, there were trilobites—one of the most striking animals to populate prehistoric seas and whose fossils are favorites among collectors today. From the giant trilobites of Newfoundland to fascinating new specimens from Morocco, Levi-Setti's magnificent book brings these "butterflies of the sea" to life for everyone curious about our remote past

This second edition features coverage of a greater variety of trilobites, an improved photographic atlas reorganized to present their evolutionary progression, and over 200 photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; 1 edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226474526
• ISBN-13: 978-0226474526
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Fossils

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book ..., July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Trilobites (Paperback)

"Trilobites" is a nearly-magical tribute to a group of fascinating creatures from far into the past. The photographs are truly spectacular (though sadly incomplete) representations of these archetypal ancestors. For me (computer scientist), this was a wonderful in-depth introduction to a narrow slice of the obviously fascinating science of paleontology. Highly recommended ... though you need to take the time to read it carefully. LEARN the anatomy; LEARN the geological time scale; sit and stare and dream at the photographs. Get to know some trilobites!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, January 28, 2000

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earthboy76 (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trilobites (Paperback)

I thought this was a very helpful book for identification of Trilobites. Has many pictures of strange, unusual, and rare Trilobites. This book also does a good job of explaining the different parts of these creatures. Gives nice close-up photos. I would recommend this book to any Trilobite fan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Super Collection of Great Specimens, September 29, 2004

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Scott Pierson (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trilobites (Paperback)

Having seen many of the specimens featured in this book first hand, I would say that great care was taken in accurately capturing these specimens for print.
The details of the book are a great reference source - I am particularly lucky to have an autographed (by one of the principal specimen sources) hard-bound copy of the second edition from 1993 - this book was just recently returned to me after 8 years.

It is a great book to just sit and look at or glean for it's vital information.