Anyone who thinks the study of fossils is dry, boring work should take a look
at The Marshall Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals,
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hundreds of vertebrates animals from millions of years ago, every detail of
which has been gleaned from fossil remains. There’s natural history as well, so
you can learn all you want about the lives of these latter-day TV stars. A
knockout bargain. published by Marshall, 拢25, ISBN 1840281529.
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