
The Fossil Hunter Handbook
Identification Guides for 50 Key Fossils
William Potter(Author)
Arcturus Editions (Publisher)
Published on 15. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-3988-4459-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical fossil field guide is packed with information and useful tips on fossil hunting, dinosaurs and the prehistoric past, vibrantly illustrated in full-color. Fossils are the incredible traces of life from millions of years ago, preserved in rocks that can be found by anyone. Young readers can explore this marvel for themselves with this handy guide to fossils and palaeontology. Discover how fossils are made, learn about famous discoveries, and even identify their own fossils with an identification guide of over 50 common and rare fossils: from ammonites and trilobites to plants, insects, and even dinosaurs. Includes: • A fossil finder packing list: Learn about the basic equipment you need to go fossil hunting • Top 10 fossils: Discover which fossil finds are the most historically important - and expensive! • An expansive look at prehistoric life and its fossil record, covering over 50 fossils The smart, visually led approach features fast facts and clear information, making this guide essential for hands-on explorers. The up-to-date information inside will impress even the most demanding of fossil-finders! For dinosaur-lovers and anyone who lovers the outdoors, The Fossil Handbook is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-4459-9 (9781398844599)
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Persons
William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. His science comic book How to Walk on the Moon and Other Incredible Ideas About Physics (Arcturus) is shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2025. Aditi Kakade Beaufrand was born in India into a family of artists. She chose illustration as her profession after graduating from Rubika Supinfocom in 2017. Aditi has worked on a variety of advertisements, magazine illustrations, and children's books. Her style combines simple shapes, cultural designs, patterns, and bold colors. She is based in her home studio in Montpellier, France.