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Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Andrew Ross
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Description for Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
Paperback. Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. This book provides an overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. It explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. Num Pages: 112 pages, Colour throughout. BIC Classification: WNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 193 x 8. Weight in Grams: 388.
Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth. In this new edition of "Amber", Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art ... Read more
Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth. In this new edition of "Amber", Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Natural History Museum
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780565092580
SKU
V9780565092580
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99-99
About Andrew Ross
Andrew Ross is currently Principal Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeobotany at the National Museums Scotland.
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