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An illustrated history of plants presented through the stories of 50 key fossil discoveries
This is the lively, fully illustrated story of plant life on Earth as revealed through some of the most significant fossil discoveries ever made. Beginning with the origins of plant life in the sea, where photosynthesis first evolved in bacteria, the book traces the evolution of land plants, ferns, conifers and their relatives, and flowering plants. Each fossil is depicted with stunning full-color photography alongside narrative from paleobotanist Paul Kenrick explaining its significance and revealing the story behind its discovery. Interspersed throughout the book are contextual "snapshots" of landscapes and environments at various periods of geological time, focusing on plants and plant-animal interactions. A History of Plants in Fifty Fossils is perfect for anyone interested in plants, fossils, and the stories they tell us about life on Earth.
The price of "A History Of Plants In Fifty Fossils (Hardcover Book)" at Comics Conspiracy is USD $24.95.
The publisher of "A History Of Plants In Fifty Fossils (Hardcover Book)" is Smithsonian Books.
The genres of "A History Of Plants In Fifty Fossils (Hardcover Book)" are Nature - Fossils, Science - Natural History, and Science - Paleontology.
"A History Of Plants In Fifty Fossils (Hardcover Book)" falls under the category of Books (Hardcover).
The writer of "A History Of Plants In Fifty Fossils (Hardcover Book)" is Paul Kenrick.
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