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The illustrated encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures / by Cox, C. Barry(Christopher Barry),1931-; Palmer, Douglas.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 304) and index.
Subjects: Dinosaurs; Animals, Fossil;
© 2011., Chartwell Books,
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Prehistoric life : [the definitive visual history of life on earth] / by Palmer, Douglas.; Lamb, Simon.; Gavira Guerrero, Angeles.; Frances, Peter.; DK Publishing, Inc.;
Young earth. Exploring earth's past ; The origin of the earth ; The first 500 million years ; Plate tectonics ; Changing climates ; Life and evolution ; Classification ; Mass extinctions ; Types of fossils ; Information in the fossil record ; Key fossil sites ; The geological timescale -- Life on earth. Archean ; Proterozoic ; Cambrian ; Ordovician ; Silurian ; Devonian ; Carboniferous ; Permian ; Triassic ; Jurassic ; Cretaceous ; Paleogene ; Neogene ; Quaternary -- The rise of the humans. Human relatives ; Human ancestors ; Origins of modern humans ; Out of Africa ; European hunter gatherers ; Paleolithic cave art ; After the ice.With an extensive catalog at its heart, "Prehistoric Life" profiles hundreds of fascinating species in incredible detail; features breathtaking, state-of-the-art images; explores the concept of geological time; and explains the classification of species and how the evidence for their evolution is preserved and can be deciphered.
Subjects: Fossils.; Fossils; Animals, Fossil.; Animals, Fossil; Plants, Fossil.; Plants, Fossil; Fossil hominids.; Fossil hominids; Paleobiology.;
© 2009., DK Pub.,
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A history of life in 100 fossils / by Taylor, Paul D.,; O'Dea, Aaron,author.; Natural History Museum (London, England),issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 223) and index.
Subjects: Fossils.; Fossils; Life; Evolutionary paleobiology.; Evolution (Biology); Paleontology.; Animals, Fossil.; Plants, Fossil.; Fossil hominids.;
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The complete guide to Michigan fossils / by Kchodl, Joseph J.; Chase, Roger,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109).Types of rock : Igneous rock ; Metamorphic rock ; Sedimentary rock -- Time -- Geological time chart -- What is a fossil?How are fossils formed? : Replacement and permineralization ; Preserved in tar and amber ; Molds and casts ; Drying or desiccation ; Carbonization ; Freezing ; Castings and coprolites ; Simple burial.How and where to find fossils -- Fossils in Michigan : Michigan during the Paleozoic era ; Michigan during the Pleistocene epoch ; What kind of fossils can we find here?Before you go collecting : Safety, courtesy and dig etiquette ; Tools and equipment ; Removing fossils from the rock -- Collecting fossils : Professional tools ; The best places to find fossils.Northeastern Michigan -- Northwestern Michigan -- Southern Michigan / Ohio border -- Picture guide to Michigan fossils.Fossils of the Paleozoic : Corals ; Echinoderms ; Bryozoans ; Brachiopods ; Gastropods ; Cephalopods ; Plants ; Trilobites ; Fish -- Fossils of the Pleistocene : Mammoth ; Mastodons ; Other mammals of Michigan.
Subjects: Fossils; Fossils; Paleontology; Animals, Fossil;
© c2006., University of Michigan Press ; Petoskey Pub. Co.,
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Fossil hunting in the Great Lakes State : an amateur's guide to fossil hunting in Michigan / by Stack, Jack.;
Includes bibliography.Fossil Hunting in the Great Lakes State is a detailed guide to both Michigan fossil hunting and fossil hunting in general. The book starts with a general introduction to fossil hunting, providing the reader with the background they need to fully appreciate any fossils they find. The second half of the book is a detailed guide to Michigan's fossil sites, fossils, and prehistoric history. This book is meant for both the budding and experienced fossil hunter (back cover).
Subjects: Fossils,; Paleontology,; Fossils,; Animals, Fossil;
© [2014], s.n.,
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The first dog / by Brett, Jan,1949-;
Kip the cave boy and Paleowolf each face hunger and danger on a journey in Paleolithic times; when they decide to join forces and help one another, Paleowolf becomes the first dog.
Subjects: Dogs; Prehistoric animals; Prehistoric peoples; Animals, Fossil; Dogs; Prehistoric peoples;
© c1988., Voyager Books, Harcourt Brace & Co.,
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Introducing palaeontology : a guide to ancient life / by Wyse Jackson, Patrick.;
Includes bibliographical references.The Science of Fossils. The fascination of fossils -- A chancy business: the preservation of fossils -- From the field to the laboratory: how to collect, curate and study fossils -- Code of conduct for fossil collectors -- Taxonomy: how to classify and identify fossils -- Uses of fossils -- Fossil Lagerstatten: exceptional preservation of fossils -- Early ideas on the nature and significance of fossils -- Fossil Groups. Algae and vascular plants -- Unicellular animals: Foraminifera and radiolarians -- Sponges -- Cnidaria -- Bryozoans -- Molluscs -- Brachiopoda -- Echinodermata -- Arthropods -- Graptolites -- Conodonts -- Fishes -- Tetrapods and amphibians -- Reptiles -- Birds -- Mammals -- Hominids and hominins -- Trace fossils.Life on Earth can be traced back over three thousand million years into the past. Many examples of the Earth's past inhabitants are to be found in rocks, preserved as beautiful and fascinating fossils. The earliest life forms were bacteria and algae; these produced the oxygen that enabled more complex life forms to develop. About 600 million years ago multi-cellular organisms appeared on Earth, some of which could protect themselves with hard parts such as shells. Many of these life forms were readily fossilized and are used to subdivide geological time. Numerous species have evolved and most are now extinct. Lineages can be traced and extinctions explained as a consequence of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial events. Illustrated with photographs and explanatory diagrams this text provides an introduction to the science of palaeontology. The book is divided into two parts. The first explains what a fossil is; how fossils came to be preserved; how they are classified; and what information they can tell scientists about the rocks in which they are found. The second part introduces the major fossil groups taking a systematic view from algae and plants, through the numerous examples of invertebrate animals, to the vertebrates and finally to man's ancestors.
Subjects: Paleontology.;
© c2010., Dunedin,
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The Kingdom fungi : the biology of mushrooms, molds, and lichens / by Stephenson, Steven L.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-251) and index.1. What are fungi? -- 2. Fungi that live in water -- 3. The most ubiquitous of all fungi -- 4. A diversity of form and function -- 5. Morels, truffles, cup fungi, and flask fungi -- 6. Mushrooms and other larger fungi -- 7. Lichens: more than just fungi -- 8. Slime molds -- 9. The role of fungi in nature -- 10. Interactions of fungi and animals -- 11. Fungi and humans -- 12. Fossil fungi.
Subjects: Fungi.; Fungal molecular biology.; Fungi;
© 2010., Timber Press,
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Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power / by Stayton, Robert.; Sallo, Todd,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-323) and index.HOW WE GOT HERE. Energy defines us -- How we became the energy-using animal -- The wood energy epoch -- The fossil fuel epoch -- Fossil fuels and heat engines advanced the human race -- OUR ENERGY DILEMMA. Modern energy consumers -- Fossil fuels put us in a bind -- Crucial decision point on energy -- Eliminate modern energy -- Clean coal -- Nuclear energy -- SOLAR IS THE ONE. Solar energy -- Energy storage -- Energy efficiency -- Solar PV will be the biggest solar -- The compelling economics of solar PV -- The price of solar PV is dropping -- A PLAN. How much solar is needed? -- Exponential growth -- Electrification -- Transition gradually and gracefully -- THE PURSUIT OF PERMANENT POWER. Shift to power sources -- The solar epoch begins -- What holds us back? -- The way forward : individual action -- Time to act."Power Shift's breakthrough insight is that human civilization has embarked on a great transformation from static fossil energy to dynamic solar power, altering the basic relationship between humans and energy. This shift is so fundamental that it defines a new historical epoch, and looms as large as the discovery of fire, the development of agriculture, and the exploitation of fossil fuels. Today few are aware that this new epoch has already begun. Written for a general audience, Power Shift explains this insight by retelling the story of humans in terms of energy. It shows how energy defined our species and supported our expansive takeover of Planet Earth. It clearly outlines our current energy dilemma, and the way forward."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Solar energy.; Solar energy; Photovoltaic power systems; Renewable energy sources; Electric power production;
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The nature of things. [videorecording] : impressions of life / by Bassett, John.prodrtaus; Suzuki, David T.,1936-hst; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.; CBC Learning (Firm); Discovery Channel (Firm);
DVD-R; this disc is a recorded DVD and many not play on all DVD players and drives.Host, David Suzuki.Evolution has long been viewed as a direct and predictable climb from simple beginnings to creatures of ever greater complexity, culminating in the human species. But is this really the case? This title addresses some fascinating aspects of evolution as theory, with a focus on the Burgess Shale, a small quarry high in the Canadian Rockies where fossil remains of the earth's first animals have been preserved in exquisite detail for over 530 million years. Includes computer animation of the fossils found in the shale, as well as interviews with Stephen J. Gould and other experts in the areas of anthropology and evolutionary theory.
Subjects: Invertebrates, Fossil; Paleontology; Paleontology;
© [2005], CBC Learning,
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