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Title: Fossils: A Story of the Rocks and Their Record of Prehistoric Life

Series Title: Denver Museum of Natural History, Popular Series No. 3

Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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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.)

Author: Markman, Harvey C., 1881-1969

Illustrator: Gray, Mary Chilton

EBook No.: 55168

Published: Jul 22, 2017

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Paleontology

Subject: Fossils

LoCC: Science: Geology

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:55168:2 2017-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gray, Mary Chilton Markman, Harvey C. en 1
2024-11-09T23:49:12Z Fossils: A Story of the Rocks and Their Record of Prehistoric Life

This edition has images.

Title: Fossils: A Story of the Rocks and Their Record of Prehistoric Life

Series Title: Denver Museum of Natural History, Popular Series No. 3

Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

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.)

Author: Markman, Harvey C., 1881-1969

Illustrator: Gray, Mary Chilton

EBook No.: 55168

Published: Jul 22, 2017

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Paleontology

Subject: Fossils

LoCC: Science: Geology

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:55168:3 2017-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Gray, Mary Chilton Markman, Harvey C. en 1