Extinction and Evolution: What Fossils Reveal About the History of Life

Extinction and Evolution: What Fossils Reveal About the History of Life 

by Niles Eldredge 

Language: English 

Buffalo, New York: Firefly Books Ltd., 2019. 

256 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. 

ISBN: 9780228101871, 0228101875 

Summary: "A resource on fossils and the stories they tell of the history of life on earth."-- Provided by publisher

Reviews: Library Journal

A History of Life in 100 Fossils

A History of Life in 100 Fossils 

by Paul D. Taylor, Aaron O'Dea 

Language: English 

London, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, in association with the Natural History Museum, 2024. 

232 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 

ISBN: 9781588347701, 9780565095499, 1588347702, 0565095498 

Summary: 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 have 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.

Reviews: Library Journal; Kirkus Reviews

Fossils inside out : a global fusion of science, art & culture

Fossils inside out : a global fusion of science, art & culture 

by Thomas A. Wiewandt, Mark Norell 

Language: English 

Tucson, Arizona: Wild Horizons Publishing, 2021. 

200 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 32 cm.

ISBN: 9781879728080, 1879728087 

Summary: "Fossils Inside Out brings fossils, paleoecology, and the fossil industry to life in a beautiful and easy-to-understand format suitable for young adults and older, scientists and non-scientists. This large format book is packed with information connecting the past, present, and future of life on Earth. It also reaches beyond the basics by covering historical perspectives on fossil collecting, laws that can confuse anyone, new imaging technologies, the art of fossil preparation, and how to spot a fake. Most of the imagery (90 percent) has been selected from the author's personal photographic archive, enhanced by some exceptional artwork from outside sources. Paleontologists, collectors, dealers, museums, and artists worldwide have generously helped to make this book possible"--Publisher's description

Reviews: Kirkus Reviews