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Fossils - Dorling Kindersley handbook

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Packed with more than 1,000 amazing photographs of over 500 fossil species, this handbook cuts through the complicated identification process and helps you to recognize species instantly.

ISBN: 9781405359870

Author: David Ward

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Fossils - Dorling Kindersley handbook

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A new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to fossils, this bookcovers topics from what a fossil is, how they are classified, to how to start a collection. Perfect for fossil lovers and a comprehensive guide for collectors.

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