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Fossils and where to find them

ISBN 978-1-904898-04-7   52 pages with 41 figures and 4 colour plates.

A field guide covering what fossils are, where to find them and    what to do with them when you have! Dr J. Eyers (2002).

                                CONTENTS: Introduction, Respectful collecting, What are fossils?, Recognising different types of fossil, Scientific names and classificiation, Geological time, Collecting and equipment, Working on your collection, Where do you find fossils?, The sites: Forest of Dean and the Severn Valley, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall and Devon, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Kent, Norfolk, Sussex, Yorkshire. Further reading and useful addresses.

Rocks Afoot Field Guide Series:   Fossils and where to find them

To order: please send a cheque for £4.50 made out to 'Dr J. Eyers' to 13 Pusey Way, Lane End, Bucks, HP14 3LG. Your book will be sent out immediately, post and packing is included in the price.

Queries? Then write to the above address or e-mail: jee8@tutor.open.ac.uk