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Amber: The Natural Time Capsule - Couverture souple

Ross, Andrew

 
9781770857599: Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1770857591 ISBN 13 : 9781770857599
Editeur : Firefly Books, 2016

Synopsis

Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce trees provide a superb record of prehistoric species and habitats. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes all the current knowledge and ongoing research, such as:

  • How amber is formed from the resin of ancient trees
  • The fascinating process by which amber preserves natural specimens
  • The secrets amber can reveal
  • Types of amber
  • Where amber can be found
  • The role of amber in science and art
  • Practical advice on how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes
  • Recent discoveries and developments

    Exclusive and particularly valuable features of the book include:

  • Stunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London
  • Detailed illustrated identification keys to the most common insect inclusions
  • The storied search for DNA in insect inclusions in amber

    Amber brings the study of this fascinating substance and its secrets within reach of any reader, and it will particularly fascinate rock hounds, fossil and gem enthusiasts, hobbyists and jewelry designers.

    • Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    À propos de l'auteur

    Andrew Ross is curator of fossil arthropods at the Natural History Museum, London, England.

    Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    Firefly Books
    Date d'édition
    2016
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    1770857591
    ISBN 13 
    9781770857599
    Reliure
    Broché
    Nombre de pages
    112
    Coordonnées du fabricant
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