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The Fossil Hunter Handbook: Identification Guides for 50 Key Fossils

by Potter

A field guide to fossils and prehistoric life

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A field guide to fossils and prehistoric life

This illustrated handbook combines practical fossil-hunting guidance with an introduction to palaeontology. It explains how fossils form, highlights notable discoveries, and offers an identification guide covering more than 50 fossils, including ammonites, trilobites, plants, insects and dinosaurs. A packing list adds a hands-on element, while a section on ten historically important finds connects individual specimens with the history of fossil discovery. The book brings together field preparation, fossil identification and an overview of prehistoric life in one guide.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children aged 9–12 interested in fossils, dinosaurs or palaeontology.
  • Young outdoor explorers who want practical guidance for fossil hunting.
  • Readers who enjoy illustrated identification guides and natural history facts.

Themes

Fossil identificationFossil huntingPalaeontologyPrehistoric life and its fossil recordThe history of fossil discoveries

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Book overview

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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