Presents principles of paleontology at an undergraduate level Emphasizes theory and concepts over details of morphology and the fossil record Profusely illustra

One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary his

This book will help readers learn the basic skills needed to study microfossils especially those without a formal background in paleontology. It details key pri

"Endlessly absorbing and informative. It would be hard to imagine a better introduction to this most important and fascinating field.”—Bill Bryson, author o

The fossil record contains unique long-term insights into how ecosystems form and function which cannot be determined simply by examining modern systems. It als