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An Anthology of Fossils
A Collection of Plant and Animal Fossils From Around the World
Series: DK Little Anthologies
Brief Description
A beginner's field guide featuring informative notes, detailed illustrations, and spectacular photographs of more than 100 fossils. Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about different types of fossils through this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles,...
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A beginner's field guide featuring informative notes, detailed illustrations, and spectacular photographs of more than 100 fossils.
Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about different types of fossils through this beautiful field guide. Transportable in size and crammed with profiles, this beginner's guide unearths incredible fossils from the prehistoric world. Learn all about glittering ammonites, dinosaur bones, delicate leaf impressions, and more. An Anthology of Fossils will uncover mind-boggling facts about the world that existed long, long ago.
Featuring photographs of an amazing array of fossils and artworks by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be a delight for young enthusiasts who are curious about all things prehistoric.
Series: DK Little Anthologies
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241725269
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 173.0mm
Height: 223.0mm
Weight: 513g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Dr Dean Lomax is a world-renowned paleontologist, presenter, and author. He has loved dinosaurs since he was a child and is now a world expert on ichthyosaurs - having named six new species. He often appears as an expert on TV, and has also written My Book of Fossils for DK.
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