Rocks and Fossils

From Front Jacket: "An erupting volcano, a sparkling diamond, and a fossil have much in common. Each plays a part in the intriguing tale of Earth's 4,600-million-year history, a story that continues to unfold as continents collide and pull apart, and as new fossil finds are made. 'Rocks & Fossils' reveals how the study of rocks and minerals enables us to uncover many of the extraordinary events that have taken place in that vast timespan. It explains how, by looking at fossils within those rocks, we can discover what organisms were alive at various times. It establishes which fossil families have survived to the present day, and in what form. In addition, it opens our eyes to the critical role Earth's resources play in our daily lives and the importance of conserving them for future generations. This book takes you on a journey to the most remarkable geological and paleontological sites in the world, and explains the significance of the material they contain. Stunning photographs and illustrations...Detailed information is given on how to identify the specimens you find and there is practical advice on how best to display and care for them. " **************** CONTENTS * Foreword * Introduction 1 - Our Fascination with the Past - Paul Willis 2 - Forces Shaping the Earth - David Roots 3 - Unlocking the Secrets of Rocks - Robert R. Coenraads 4 - The Life Forces - Paul Willis 5 - Unlocking the Secrets of Fossils - Paul Willis 6 - Rocks Field Guide - David Roots, Arthur B. Bushey III, Robert R. Coenraads 7 - Fossils Field Guide - Paul WIllis & Arthur B. Bushey III * Resources Directory

This is the first Nature Company Guide I've ever read. I had always thought DK Guides were the very best. This book has piqued my interest in other Nature Company Guide books. This particular book offers beautiful photography, thought-provoking bits of trivia related to geological phenomena throughout history. Compared to a DK Guide on fossils, this book is more narrative in tone, and more conceptual in its presentation. Very nicely done.