Description
Looking for and finding fossils is such fun, and it is also a great hobby. But a true appreciation doesn’t come with the search unless it is accompanied by an accurate understanding of how and why the fossils even exist. Fossil Identification Field Guide seeks to help you find answers to these questions from a Biblical perspective. The 6″ x 9″ size is perfect for carrying in your backpack. Topics covered include: Why We Should Study Fossils, Tips for Collecting Learning the Fossil Terms Adaptability and Kinds What is a Fossil? Types of Fossils A Biblical Model for Interpreting the Rock Layers Containing Fossils Identifying the Invertebrate Sea Fossils Part One Identifying the Invertebrate Sea Fossils Identifying the Vertebrate Land Fossils 138 pages. Full color. Over 300 photos and illustrations. Patrick Nurre is from the beautiful state of Montana where as a young boy, he spent many of his Saturdays rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. His experience has included extensive field study in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest and Plains states, the Southwestern U.S, and most recently, Israel. Patrick conducts classes and seminars in Seattle, and speaks at numerous homeschool conventions on geology and our young earth. He leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including one to Yellowstone National Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of Yellowstone. Patrick’s business, Northwest Treasures, is devoted to producing fine geology specimen kits and curricula from a young earth perspective. September 2012 saw the opening of his Geology Learning Center in Seattle. Patrick and his wife Vicki have three children and one grandson. They live in the Seattle, Washington area. If you would like to contact Patrick about speaking or field trips: northwestexpedition@msn.com For a list of speaking topics: NorthwestRockAndFossil.com Other books by Patrick Nurre – these are all also available with sample rock, mineral, and fossil kits at NorthwestRockAndFossil.com. Rocks and Minerals for Little Eyes (PreK-3) Fossils and Dinosaurs for Little Eyes (PreK-3) Volcanoes for Little Eyes (PreK-3) Geology for Kids (3-8) Rock Identification Made Easy (3-12) Fossil Identification Made Easy (3-12) Bedrock Geology (high school) Rocks and Minerals: The Stuff of the Earth (high school) Volcanoes, Volcanic Rocks and Earthquakes (high school) The Geology of Yellowstone – A Biblical Guide Genesis Rock Solid – A Biblical View of Geology Fossils Dinosaurs and Cave Men (high school) Mineral Identification Made Easy (release date 2017) Genesis and Apologetics (release date 2017) Geology and Our National Parks (release date 2017)
