{"product_id":"a-history-of-plants-in-fifty-fossils-hardcover","title":"A History of Plants in Fifty Fossils - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Kenrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated history of plants presented through the stories of 50 key fossil discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the lively, fully illustrated story of plant life on Earth as revealed through some of the most significant fossil discoveries ever made. Beginning with the origins of plant life in the sea, where photosynthesis first evolved in bacteria, the book traces the evolution of land plants, ferns, conifers and their relatives, and flowering plants. Each fossil is depicted with stunning full-color photography alongside narrative from paleobotanist Paul Kenrick explaining its significance and revealing the story behind its discovery. Interspersed throughout the book are contextual \"snapshots\" of landscapes and environments at various periods of geological time, focusing on plants and plant-animal interactions. \u003ci\u003eA History of Plants in Fifty Fossils\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for anyone interested in plants, fossils, and the stories they tell us about life on Earth.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Kenrick is a paleobotanist and researcher at the Natural History Museum, London. His scientific research focuses on the early evolution of life on land and its broader impact on key Earth systems, palaeoecology, and fossil folklore. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eFossil Invertebrates\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42167076126855,"sku":"9781588346711","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e81d747b6135b4a4cfa7e74fb0829a15.webp?v=1733325026","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-history-of-plants-in-fifty-fossils-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}