The Fossil Hunter Handbook: Identification Guides for 50 Key Fossils (Arcturus Explorer Handbooks) - Softcover

Potter, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1398844594 ISBN 13: 9781398844599

Verlag: Arcturus Editions, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

This practical fossil field guide is packed with information and useful tips on fossil hunting, dinosaurs and the prehistoric past, vibrantly illustrated in full-color. Fossils are the incredible traces of life from millions of years ago, preserved in rocks that can be found by anyone. Young readers can explore this marvel for themselves with this handy guide to fossils and palaeontology. Discover how fossils are made, learn about famous discoveries, and even identify their own fossils with an identification guide of over 50 common and rare fossils: from ammonites and trilobites to plants, insects, and even dinosaurs. Includes: • A fossil finder packing list: Learn about the basic equipment you need to go fossil hunting • Top 10 fossils: Discover which fossil finds are the most historically important - and expensive! • An expansive look at prehistoric life and its fossil record, covering over 50 fossils The smart, visually led approach features fast facts and clear information, making this guide essential for hands-on explorers. The up-to-date information inside will impress even the most demanding of fossil-finders! For dinosaur-lovers and anyone who lovers the outdoors, The Fossil Handbook is perfect for readers aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.

William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. He has a knack for explaining tricky scientific concepts in a clear and accessible way while imparting his enthusiasm for his subjects.

Rhys Jefferys is an illustrator whose colorful work tends to focus on the fun and educational side of children's books. He is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Arcturus Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1398844594
• ISBN 13: 9781398844599
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Jeffries Rhys
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Arcturus; https://arcturusgear.com/pages/about-us; ; Schlachthofstr. 36a; Hamburg; 21079; Deutschland