Welcome to Discovering Fossils - introducing the palaeontology
of Great Britain. Written and designed for all levels of experience and intended to inspire further study
of this fascinating subject. Discovering Fossils combines scientific knowledge and fieldwork to create a library of resources.
The study of the prehistoric
world provides a lifelong interest that is as variable in
discoveries as it is dramatic in length of time. From the initial
building blocks of life to the birth of plants, insects, dinosaurs
and even mankind, the science of palaeontology leaves no stone
unturned. The initial study of palaeontology soon grows into a
fascinating range of practical and mental challenges that enrich and
enthuse the individual.
Fossils inspire the individual to consider prehistoric life in the
context of former environments and appreciate how global events have
shaped the modern world. Like the pages of a book, the fossil record
provides a storyboard of dramatic changes in the earth's history,
each period leaving its own unique legacy in the rocks. From this
evidence the palaeontologist can form an understanding of a truly
amazing prehistoric world.
Roy Shepherd


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