An Introduction to Fossils and Minerals
Seeking Clues to the Earth's Past
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-8160-4237-1 (ISBN)
Description
The study of fossils, minerals, and gems has played crucial roles in increasing our knowledge about the Earth, the changes the planet has gone through, and the species that have inhabited it. This volume introduces the disciplines of geology, palaeontology, and mineralogy, and how they reveal secrets of the Earth's history. The "Living Earth Series" aims to provide answers for students, armchair explorers, budding geologists, or general readers. Written by experts in physical science and geology, each book features reader-friendly text, informative tables, and a bibliography of sources for further study.
More details
Series
Edition
Rev ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
99 b&w photographs, 78 b&w line drawings, glossary, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-4237-1 (9780816042371)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Foreword