Revealing the incredible diversity of fossilised plants and animals, Fossils profiles 300 of the most common and fascinating examples, each illustrated with a photograph, accompanied by informed and accessible text and a table of information on scientific name, order and family, habitat, distribution, geological period and dimensions.

• A handy reference guide for students as well as general readers, as it includes clear and representative examples from the world''s major fossil types
• 300 entries are included, each accompanied by a colour photograph
• Key information is listed in a table at the base of each entry for easy comparison and reference. Information box includes distribution, geological period and dimensions