The Practical Paleontologist : A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Studying, a nd Interpreting Fossils--From Searching for Sites to

Steve Parker; Raymond L. Bernor (ed)

ISBN 10: 0671693077 / ISBN 13: 9780671693077

Published by Simon & Schuster / Fireside, New York, 1991

About this Item

Simon & Schuster / Fireside, June 1991. Trade Paperback. First American Edition / full number line. Very Good. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Publisher's sample label to spine, otherwise covers clean and bright. Dust stains to top edge. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 160 pages. Color illustrations. An introduction to paleontology explains the basic principles of geology, where and how to locate fossils, and how to extract, clean, and restore them.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Practical Paleontologist : A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Studying, a nd Interpreting Fossils--From Searching for Sites to
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Fireside, New York
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671693077
• ISBN 13: 9780671693077
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First American
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

An introduction to paleontology explains the basic principles of geology, where and how to locate fossils, and how to extract, clean, and restore them

Reviews

The cover of the paperback edition promises "A step-by-step guide to finding, studying, and interpreting fossils--from searching for sites to extracting, cleaning, and restoring finds." All of this and more is described inside using simple, nontechnical language and lots of color illustrations and photos. The advice, aimed at absolute beginners, details such topics as how to keep a field notebook, how to label a collection, and how to learn more at museums and libraries. This is presented together with short explanations of geological concepts, some history of the field of paleontology, and encouragement that a dedicated amateur really can develop a valuable and interesting collection of fossils. This book would be especially good for young people who are interested in fossils or who need ideas for science fair projects. BOMC Dividend Selection and Newbridge Book Club alternate; see also Rick Imes's The Practical Botanist , reviewed above.
- Amy Brunvand, Ft. Lewis Coll. Lib., Durango, Col.
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