**The most comprehensive field guide available to North American
fossils--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from
the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.
**
Featuring a durable vinyl binding and over 500 stunning identification
photographs organized by color and shape, the National Audubon Society
Field Guide to Fossils is the perfect companion for any fossil hunting
expedition. This easy-to-use handbook is an essential reference for
identifying corals, trilobites, shells, teeth, bones, as well as
fossil-bearing rocks and outcrop formations. The descriptive text
includes information on size, geological period, geographical
distribution, and ecology of the animal or plant before it was
fossilized. In addition, the book provides lists of Geological Survey
offices and major fossil collections, a geological time chart, and a
guide to collecting and preserving fossils.