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Author | : Pat Shipman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780674530867 |
Pat Shipman sets forth the taphonomic methods of analyzing how animal remains are acted upon and altered, both by biological and by geographic phenomena, in their passage from the biosphere of bones and carcass into the lithosphere of fossils. She explains the role of disease, predation, accidents, postmortem destruction, and transport in the life history of a fossil, and provides an introduction to the relevant geological concepts and to faunal analysis.
Author | : Donald R. Prothero |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2015-08-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0231539428 |
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 animals in their evolutionary splendor as they transition from one kind of organism to another. We witness extinct plants and animals of microscopic and immense size and thrilling diversity. We learn about fantastic land and sea creatures that have no match in nature today. Along the way, we encounter such fascinating fossils as the earliest trilobite, Olenellus; the giant shark Carcharocles; the "fishibian" Tiktaalik; the "Frogamander" and the "Turtle on the Half-Shell"; enormous marine reptiles and the biggest dinosaurs known; the first bird, Archaeopteryx; the walking whale Ambulocetus; the gigantic hornless rhinoceros Paraceratherium, the largest land mammal that ever lived; and the Australopithecus nicknamed "Lucy," the oldest human skeleton. We meet the scientists and adventurers who pioneered paleontology and learn about the larger intellectual and social contexts in which their discoveries were made. Finally, we find out where to see these splendid fossils in the world's great museums. Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth.
Author | : Paul D. Taylor |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2014-10-14 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1588345025 |
A History of Life in 100 Fossils showcases 100 key fossils that together illustrate the evolution of life on earth. Iconic specimens have been selected from the renowned collections of the two premier natural history museums in the world, the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, and the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils ahve been chosen not only for their importance in the history of life, but also because of the visual story they tell. This stunning book is perfect for all readers because its clear explanations and beautiful photographs illuminate the significance of these amazing pieces, including 500 million-year-old Burgess Shale fossils that provide a window into early animal life in the sea, insects encapsulated by amber, the first fossil bird Archaeopteryx, and the remains of our own ancestors.
Author | : Bruce S. Lieberman |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2010-03-22 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1444334085 |
Prehistoric life is the archive of evolution preserved in the fossil record. This book focuses on the meaning and significance of that archive and is designed for introductory college science students, including non-science majors, enrolled in survey courses emphasizing paleontology, geology and biology. From the origins of animals to the evolution of rap music, from ancient mass extinctions to the current biodiversity crisis, and from the Snowball Earth to present day climate change this book covers it, with an eye towards showing how past life on Earth puts the modern world into its proper context. The history of life and the patterns and processes of evolution are especially emphasized, as are the interconnections between our planet, its climate system, and its varied life forms. The book does not just describe the history of life, but uses actual examples from life’s history to illustrate important concepts and theories.
Author | : Charles Hazelius Sternberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1909 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Donald R. Prothero |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2013-11-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0231536909 |
One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary history of major plant and animal phyla. It incorporates current research from biology, ecology, and population genetics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical paleobiological textbooks and those that describe only invertebrate paleobiology and that emphasize cataloguing live organisms instead of dead objects. For this third edition Donald R. Prothero has revised the art and research throughout, expanding the coverage of invertebrates and adding a discussion of new methodologies and a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.
Author | : Michael Bright |
Publisher | : Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2008-10-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781432916565 |
Looks at how evidence of Earth's history can be found by studying different rocks and layers of Earth.
Author | : Patricia Vickers Rich |
Publisher | : Courier Dover Publications |
Total Pages | : 763 |
Release | : 2020-01-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0486838552 |
Expanded edition of definitive guide for professionals and amateurs presents valuable information about finding, preserving, and studying fossils. Over 1,500 drawings and photographs. "Readable . . . and remarkably comprehensive." — Chicago Sunday Tribune.
Author | : John David Morris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780932766984 |
Evolutionists rely on the fossil record for support of their theory, but what does that record really reveal? ICR geologist Dr. John Morris and zoologist Frank Sherwin unearth the evidence of earth's history and conclude that the fossil record is incompatible with evolution, but remarkably consistent with the biblical account of creation and the great Flood of Noah's day.
Author | : David Sepkoski |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2015-03-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 022627294X |
Rereading the Fossil Record presents the first-ever historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology, from the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1980s. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, David Sepkoski shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a small but influential group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. By tracing the role of computer technology, large databases, and quantitative analytical methods in the emergence of paleobiology, this book also offers insight into the growing prominence and centrality of data-driven approaches in recent science.