
An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals
Seeking Clues to the Earth's Past
Jon Erickson(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2000
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-8160-4236-4 (ISBN)
Description
This revised edition features a systematic treatment of Earth history, rock types, marine fossils, terrestrial fossils, crystals, gems, and precious metals that provides insights into Earth's character, as well as looking at such topics as global tectonics and faunal extinctions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
99 b&w photographs, 78 b&w line drawings, maps
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
740 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4236-4 (9780816042364)
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