Author: Jasper Burns
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Fossil Collecting in the Mid-Atlantic States
Author: Jasper Burns
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801841453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A lovely and loving piece of work, both an introduction to the hobby of fossil collecting and a beautifully illustrated field guide, with the author's drawings of some 450 fossil specimens and descriptions of 46 specific sites in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia where they can be found. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Fossil Shark Teeth of the World
Author: Joe Cōcke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paleontology
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Fossil shark tooth identification guide with photos and terminology.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paleontology
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Fossil shark tooth identification guide with photos and terminology.
101 American Fossil Sites You've Gotta See
Author: Albert B. Dickas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878426812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A list of fossil locations to visit within the United States, arranged alphabetically by state.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878426812
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A list of fossil locations to visit within the United States, arranged alphabetically by state.
Dinosaur Impressions
Author: Philippe Taquet
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521779302
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Dinosaur Impressions is the engaging account of thirty years of travel and paleontological exploration by Philippe Taquet, one of the world's most noted paleontologists. In this 1998 book, Dr Taquet takes the reader on a surprisingly far-flung tour ranging from the Provence countryside to the Niger desert, from the Brazilian bush to the Mongolian Steppes, and from the Laos jungle to the Moroccan mountains in search of dinosaur bones and what they have to tell us about a vanished world. With wry humor and lively anecdotes, Dr Taquet retraces the history of paleontological research along the way discussing the latest theories of dinosaur existence and extinction. Dinosaur Impressions provides a unique, thoughtful perspective not often encountered in English-speaking works. This insightful, first-hand account of an exceptional career is also a travelogue par excellence that will enthrall enthusiasts and general readers alike.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521779302
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Dinosaur Impressions is the engaging account of thirty years of travel and paleontological exploration by Philippe Taquet, one of the world's most noted paleontologists. In this 1998 book, Dr Taquet takes the reader on a surprisingly far-flung tour ranging from the Provence countryside to the Niger desert, from the Brazilian bush to the Mongolian Steppes, and from the Laos jungle to the Moroccan mountains in search of dinosaur bones and what they have to tell us about a vanished world. With wry humor and lively anecdotes, Dr Taquet retraces the history of paleontological research along the way discussing the latest theories of dinosaur existence and extinction. Dinosaur Impressions provides a unique, thoughtful perspective not often encountered in English-speaking works. This insightful, first-hand account of an exceptional career is also a travelogue par excellence that will enthrall enthusiasts and general readers alike.
When Dinosaurs Roamed New Jersey
Author: William B. Gallagher
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813523491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
He points out places in New Jersey and nearby where specimens characteristic of each era can be found. He shows how fossil evidence discovered in the state is helping paleontologists reconstruct the ecological interactions and behavior of dinosaurs, and discusses such continuing scientific controversies as the reason for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813523491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
He points out places in New Jersey and nearby where specimens characteristic of each era can be found. He shows how fossil evidence discovered in the state is helping paleontologists reconstruct the ecological interactions and behavior of dinosaurs, and discusses such continuing scientific controversies as the reason for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of the Cayman Islands
Author: Patricia E. Bradley
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408123649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408123649
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of the Cayman Islands.
Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Author: Robert Beard
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493077198
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in each state. Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493077198
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in each state. Rockhounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook.
Cenozoic Seas
Author: Edward J. Petuch
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1135501424
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1135501424
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
From the Blue Ridge to the Beach
Author: Christopher M. Bailey
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
Publisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813700477
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
Best Ever Paper Airplanes
Author: Norman Schmidt
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781895569834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
18 Models--each named for a bird--and instructions how to make them.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781895569834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
18 Models--each named for a bird--and instructions how to make them.