A History of Life in 100 Fossils

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A History of Life in 100 Fossils
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mr Paul D. Taylor
By (author) Mr Aaron O'Dea
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 220,Width 172
Category/GenrePalaeontology
Rocks, minerals and fossils
ISBN/Barcode 9781742234663
ClassificationsDewey:560
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher NewSouth Publishing
Imprint NewSouth Publishing
Publication Date 1 October 2015
Publication Country Australia

Description

This is the epic story of life on Earth, uniquely retold through some of the most significant fossils ever found. A History of Life in 100 Fossils travels through 3.5 billion years of Earth's history and across all seven continents, showcasing the unusual and wonderful forms of life that have played a pivotal role in our evolutionary past. Ancient Australian microbes reveal the very first signs of life on Earth, tiny Triassic snails demonstrate the effects of past mass extinctions, and the remains of our own ancestors tell us where we came from. 'A fantastic pictorial tour of 3.5 billion years of life on Earth.' - John Pickrell, Australian Geographic 'It is a blessing that we have fossils like the ones illustrated here. These are the classics.' - Nature journal