Paul D. Taylor Books

Explore the history of life on Earth through every type of fossil, from marine invertebrates such as ammonites, to fishes, plants, early amphibians, dinosaurs, birds, mammals, and even humans with DK Eyewitness Fossils. Find out what fossils are, how they were formed, and what they tell us about how long-vanished animals lived millions of years ago. DK Eyewitness Fossils also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms. Stunning real-life photographs of the spectacular remains of ancient lives offer a unique eyewitness view - see pearls that are 50 million years old, a remarkable preserved foot of the extinct Moa from New Zealand, and the fossilised jaws of a terrifying T-rex.

National and international news from the world of vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, advice for amateur and para-professional fossil collectors, essays and updates on important issues in paleontology, paleoart & photography, original book reviews, and many other features. In the expanded Summer/Fall 2020 double issue: New work by master PaleoArtist Esther van Hulsen- A look at the 500 Women Scientists organization- Devil's Toenails, Bulls' Hearts, Horses' Heads, and Thunderbolts: the Folklore of Fossil Molluscs- An essay on why the conversation about fossil selling needs to start over from scratch- "Cannibal the Animal"-the Sculpting of the Giant Worm, Websteroprion - Evidence for an Ordovician Mass Extinction Event at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History- Political Pangea: A modern map of an ancient supercontinent- Book reviews, Check Your Paleo-IQ, and more. NB: Buy directly from our site and save!

This introduction to fossil study, crafted by expert Paul Taylor, offers insights into paleontology with original specimens sourced from the Natural History Museum's collections. It combines scientific knowledge with practical examples, making it an engaging resource for both enthusiasts and scholars. The book emphasizes the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's history and evolution, providing a comprehensive overview of their study and relevance in the natural world.

Mit 100 weltberühmten Fossilien, 100 großartigen Bildern und in 100 kenntnisreichen Geschichten zeichnen Paul D. Taylor und Aaron O’Dea die Entwicklung des Lebens auf der Erde nach. So wie der berühmte Ur-Vogel Archaeopteryx, ein Lebewesen mit Krallen, Zähnen, einem knöchernen Schwanz sowie Federn und Flügeln, spielen weitere 99 faszinierende Lebewesen aus der Urzeit eine wichtige Schlüsselrolle in unserer evolutionären Vergangenheit. Von urzeitlichen australischen Mikroben bis hin zu dem ersten bedeutenden Fund eines menschlichen Schädels in Afrika nehmen die Autoren den Leser mit auf eine Reise zu allen Kontinenten und durch 3,5 Milliarden Jahre Erdgeschichte.

Anschaulicher Überblick über die tierischen und pflanzlichen Zeugen des Lebens in früheren Erdzeitaltern. (ab 12).