Ancient Life in Alabama : The Fossils, the Finders & Why it matters

Deutsch, William G. (William George), 1950- (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9798218035334
Physical Description: xv, 263 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Edition: First Hardcover Edition.
Publisher: Florence, Alabama : MindBridge Press, [2022].
Copyright: ℗♭2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1. The Fossils and the Finders. 1. Introduction to Paleontology and Fossils -- 2. Deciphering Time -- 3. Alabama Paleontology in the 1800s -- 3. Alabama Paleontology in the 1900s -- Part 2. A Walk Through Deep Time. 5 Life in the Ages of Trilobites, Fishes, and Ferns -- 6. Life in the Ages of Dinosaurs, Mosasaurs, and Flowers -- 7. Life in the Ages of Mammals, Grasses, and Ice -- 8. Special Fossils of Nearby States -- Part 3. From Discovery to Impact. 9. Finding, Preparing, and Dating Fossils -- 10. Identification, Patterns, and Paleoecology -- 11. Curation and Display -- 12. Outreach and Education -- Part 4. Why Fossils Matter. 13. Personal Enrichment -- 14. The Story of Life on Earth -- 15. Our Response to the Story -- 15. The Future of Alabama Paleontology -- Epilogue. Space to Think -- Appendices.