Description
Curious about what came before us in this vast landscape we call the Anza-Borrego Desert? The key to understanding prehistory is paleontology, the study of fossilized remains of ancient life. Fossil Treasures of Anza-Borrego Desert, edited by Dr. George T. Jefferson and Lowell Lindsay tells the story of North America’s hidden past by examining the incredibly rich fossil record of the Anza-Borrego Desert region, which offers one of the best glimpses into the prehistoric world.
Features:
- Comprehensive Coverage: A comprehensive work by 23 leading paleontologists and experts from key scientific institutions in the United States. Early chapters explore background themes and concepts before raising the curtain on Anza-Borrego’s last seven million years. Closing chapters discuss intercontinental connections, fossil footprints, and paleoclimates and environmental change in the Anza-Borrego region.
- In-depth Examination: An in-depth examination of more than 550 types of fossilized plants and animals.
- User-Friendly Format: Written in an engaging style, using clear language and easy-to-understand charts, tables and maps.
- Color Photographs/Artwork: Exquisitely illustrated with color photographs and artwork, including Paleolandscapes that help bring the past to life.
- Hardcover; 394 pages.
Presented in a user-friendly format, this book is a must-have for those wanting to know more about the rich paleontological history of this area.
