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 Discovering Fossils: How to Find and Identify Remains of the Prehistoric Past
Earlier life-forms are buried all over the earth's surface, in oceans, on mountain slopes and in back gardens. This guide shows where to search for these fossils, how to scan for the right texture and shapes, and how to extract and protect finds. It also advises on what to wear and which tools to carry. Illustrations identify and compare common fossil finds, and there are listings of fossil exhibits, clubs and sites. This reference is designed to help collectors of any age discover the thrill of paleontology.
Travels with the Fossil Hunters
Travels with the Fossil Hunters tells twelve stories of expeditions to remote parts of the world in search of diverse fossils such as dinosaurs and human ancestors. Palaeontologists relate the problems and curiosities they encounter whilst working in extreme conditions, from the deserts of the Sahara and Yemen to the frozen wastes of Antarctica, from the mountains of India to the forests of Latvia. They tell us what field expeditions are really like: dodging bullets in West Africa or rabid dogs in Pakistan, surviving yak-butter tea in Tibet or raw fish in China. Along the way they also describe the palaeontology and geology of the countries they visit and the scientific reasons for their expeditions. Copiously illustrated with spectacular colour photographs and with a foreword from David Attenborough and an introduction from Richard Fortey, this fascinating book will appeal to anyone interested in travelling and fossils, amateurs and professionals alike.

Dinosaur Dealers
 The trade in fossils is a multimillion dollar industry around the world - once the science came first, but this is the story of how the mighty dollar is taking over. The author teams up with a specialized "fossil cop" in order to explore the international trade.
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