Fossils: The History of Life

Written by an award-winning author/paleontologist, this beautiful hardcover book "provides a fascinating introduction to fossils and their use in reconstructing the history of our planet." Revised and updated edition, 256 pages, 8" x 10 1/4".

Fossils: The History of LifeTable of Contents
Preface	5
Buried in the rocks	6
Time and change	28
Rocks and fossils	44
Recognising fossils	62
Reviving fossils	142
Origin of life	158
Extinction and evolution	178
Human evolution	194
Fossil DNA	212
Uses of fossils	222
Making a collection	238
Further Information	250
Glossary	251
Index	252