Fossils
Fully Illustrated, Authoritative, and Easy-to-Use Guide
A Golden Guide from St. Martin’s Press
Author: Frank H. T. Rhodes, President, Cornell University, Herbert S. Zim, Paul R. Shaffer; Illustrated by Raymond Perlman, Professor of Art, University of Illinois
This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes:
-Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras
-Maps showing where fossils can be found
-The history of the development of life on earth
Full-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject.
About the Author
Frank H. T. Rhodes contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin’s Press.
Paul R. Shaffer contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin’s Press.
Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.
Raymond Perlman contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin’s Press.
“Fossils are the preserved remains of animals, animal parts, plants, and other living organisms from the past. Generally, fossils are composed of rocks that contain limestone.”
– Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones by Margaret Ann Lembo
