| ID | 011421 |
| Call Number | 552/HYN |
| Title Proper | Rocks and fossils |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hynes, Margaret |
| Publication | London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2006. |
| Description | 64p Black and Orange Spine |
| Series | Kingfisher Knowledge |
| Note | Discover the dramatic ways in which rocks form and landscapes are shaped, and find out why people depend on rocks to provide vital resources as well as building materials and precious stones. Learn how and where fossil were formed and found, sheding light on the mysteries of prehistoric life. |
| Note | Chapter 1: A world of rock
Rock foundations
The changing earth
Rocks of fie
Layered rock
Rocks that change
Rocks from space
Erosion
Weathering
Raw materials
Works of art
Summary
Chapter 2: Fossil remains
Body fossils
Remarkable remains
Trace fossils
Early palaeontology
Fossil fuels
Summary
Chapter 3: Records in the rocks
Reading rocks
Early life
The age of fishes
Life moves on land
Ruling reptiles
Prehistoric plants
Mammals
Humans
Summary
Glossary
Index |
| Standard Number | 0753412942 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.150(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 552 |
| Key Words | Fossils ; Rocks |