| Author |
Markman, Harvey C., 1881-1969 |
| Illustrator |
Gray, Mary Chilton |
| Title |
Fossils: A Story of the Rocks and Their Record of Prehistoric Life
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| Series Title |
Denver Museum of Natural History, Popular Series No. 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Fossils: A Story of the Rocks and Their Record of Prehistoric Life" by Harvey C. Markman is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. This work serves as both a guide to understanding fossils and a narrative exploring the deep history of life displayed in geological formations. It aims to bridge the gap between scientific terminology and layman curiosity about prehistoric life, catering to readers interested in natural history. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the significance of fossils in understanding prehistoric life, asserting that the history of extinct plants and animals is largely constructed from the study of rock formations. It explains the basic processes of fossilization, the types of fossils that can be found, and the geological principles that govern their preservation. The introduction emphasizes the interplay between scientific exploration and public interest, preparing the foundation for a deeper dive into various geological eras, and highlighting the mysteries of earth's history as recorded in rocks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Paleontology
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| Subject |
Fossils
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55168 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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