Taking it further
The fossil's record
How better to understand what fossils can tell us than by listening to one's inner thoughts? Meet Tym The Trilobite.
Want to know more about fossils and the secrets they can reveal? Why not dip into our specially selected weblinks, books and courses?
Weblinks
Geologists Assocation - celebrating 150 years in 2008, the GA publishes the Geological Code and organises events, trips and festivals
Geological Code - 10 rules to abide by when undertaking field work
Fossils at the Natural History Museum - includes video material and a directory of British dinosaur species
British Geological Survey - a range of educational resources
Discovering fossils - information and guides produced in association with JuniorGeo
UK Fossils Network - offering geological guides, details on a large number of locations that are suitable for fossil collecting, and lots of advice, hints and tips.
North Yorks Geology Trust - organises events including the Fantastic Fossil Finders
Books
Fossil Detectives - Discovering Prehistoric Britain
Hermione Cockburn and Douglas Palmer, BBC Books
Field Guide To Fossils
Richard Moody, Bounty Books
Trilobite! Eyewitness to Evolution
Richard Fortey, Flamingo
The Atlas of the Prehistoric World
Douglas Palmer, Marshall Editions
Courses
The Open University offers a range of short courses, designed for you if you've not studied science before and would like to start.
Fossils and the history of life - discover the process of fossilisation, how to identify samples and where they fit in the process of evolution.
Archaeology: the science of investigation - understand the process behind the discovery, investigation and interpretation of artefacts and archaeological sites.
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Content last updated: 27/06/2008
