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At Last, I Found A Trilobite. The Rock Simply Parted Around The Animal, Like Some Sort Of Revelation. I Was Left Holding Two Pieces Of Rocksurely What I Held Was The Textbook Come Alive. The Long Thin Eyes Of The Trilobite Regarded Me And I Returned The Gaze. More Compelling Than Any Pair Of Blue Eyes, There Was A Shiver Of Recognition Across 500 Million Years.'From The Author Of Life Comes The Fascinating Story Of The Beginnings Of Life On Our Planet As Seen By Its Very First Creatures, Trilobitesthe Exotic, Crustaceanlike Animals That Dominated The Seas For 300 Million Years.Richard Fortey Fell In Love With Trilobites As A Fourteenyearold When He Held His First Fossil In His Hand. In Trilobite!, He Draws On A Lifetime Of Study Of These Creatures To Unravel The History Of Life On Earth From Their Point Of View. Trilobites Saw Continents Move, Mountain Chains Grow And Erode; They Survived Ice Ages And Volcanic Eruptions, Constantly Evolving And Exquisitely Adapting To Their Environmenttheir Own Evolution Calibrated To Geological Time Itself.With Fortey'S Expert Guidance, We Begin To Understand How Trilobites Reveal The Pattern And Mechanism Of Evolution Through Their Fossil Legacy In The Rocks. Through The Eyes Of Trilobites, He Allows Us Glimpses Of Former Worlds As Foreign In Their Geography As In Their Life Forms. Altogether, He Provides A Unique Picture Of Our Geological Past, Which In Turn Provides Usscientist And Layperson Alikewith A New Grasp Of The Wonders Of Scientific Discovery.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Trilobite!: Eyewitness to Evolution'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Richard Fortey, a renowned paleontologist and writer.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has three hundred two pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point zero two inches in length, one point one inches in width, and eight point six six inches in height.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of natural history and paleontology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for kids? A: Yes, this book is suitable for older children and adults interested in natural history.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: This book is primarily intended for teenagers and adults.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by starting from the beginning and following the chapters sequentially.
- Q: Can I use this book for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used as an educational resource in classrooms and for self-study.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book upright on a shelf or in a bookcase to prevent damage.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this book? A: No special care is needed, but keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Does this book come with a warranty? A: No, this book does not come with a warranty.
- Q: What is the return policy for this book? A: The return policy generally allows returns within a specified period if the book is in new condition.
- Q: How does this book compare to other paleontology books? A: This book offers a unique perspective on evolution through the lens of trilobites, setting it apart from other titles.
- Q: Is this book recommended for beginners in paleontology? A: Yes, this book is accessible for beginners who are curious about evolution and paleontology.