Bibliograph

A history of plants in fifty fossils, Paul Kenrick

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A history of plants in fifty fossils, Paul Kenrick

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of plants in fifty fossils

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1104319225

Responsibility statement

Paul Kenrick

Summary

"An illustrated history of plants presented through the stories of 50 key fossil discoveries"--, Provided by publisherKenrick provides a 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, he traces the evolution of land plants, ferns, conifers and their relatives, and flowering plants. Each fossil is depicted with full-color photography alongside narrative explaining its significance and revealing the story behind its discovery. -- adapted from Amazon information

Target audience

adult

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