The Story of Life in 25 Fossils: Tales of Intrepid Fossil Hunters and the Wonders of Evolution

by Donald R. Prothero

Book Overview

Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.

The twenty-five fossils portrayed in this book catch...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231171919
• ISBN13: 9780231171915
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.7"