Amber: The Natural Time Capsule - Brossura

Ross, Andrew

 
9781770857599: Amber: The Natural Time Capsule
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ISBN 10: 1770857591 ISBN 13: 9781770857599
Casa editrice: Firefly Books Ltd, 2016

Sinossi

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  • Stunning and previously unpublished photographs of specimens from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London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.

    • Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

    Informazioni sull?autore

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

    Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

    Editore
    Firefly Books Ltd
    Data di pubblicazione
    2016
    Lingua
    Inglese
    ISBN 10 
    1770857591
    ISBN 13 
    9781770857599
    Rilegatura
    Copertina flessibile
    Numero di pagine
    112
    Contatto del produttore
    non disponibile
    Persona responsabile
    non disponibile

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    9781554076093: Amber: The Natural Time Capsule

    Edizione in evidenza

    ISBN 10:  1554076099 ISBN 13:  9781554076093
    Casa editrice: Firefly Books Ltd, 2010
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