Fossils: the key to the past
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Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Institution Press : In association with The Natural History Museum, London, c2002., Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Institution Press :, [2002].
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Book
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3rd ed.
Physical Desc:
232 pages : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Status:
Boulder Main Adult NonFiction
560 Fort
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Aug 17, 2023
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"In his accessible introduction to the study and meaning of fossils, the world-renowned paleontologist Richard Fortey provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fossils and their use in reconstructing the history of life on Earth. Extensively illustrated in full color throughout, this fifth edition of Fossils includes the most recent advances in our understanding of the fossil record and the significance of new fossil finds"--Back cover.
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English
ISBN:
1588340236 (alk. paper), 1588340481 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 225) and index.
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Fortey, R. A. (2002). Fossils: the key to the past. 3rd ed. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press : In association with The Natural History Museum, London.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Fortey, Richard A. 2002. Fossils: The Key to the Past. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press : In association with The Natural History Museum, London.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Fortey, Richard A, Fossils: The Key to the Past. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press : In association with The Natural History Museum, London, 2002.
MLA Citation (style guide)Fortey, Richard A. Fossils: The Key to the Past. 3rd ed. Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press : In association with The Natural History Museum, London, 2002.
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