Bøger af Kirk Johnson

The travels of a paleontologist and an artist as they drive across the American West in search of fossils. Throughout their journey, they encounter "e;paleonerds"e; like themselves, people dedicated to finding everything from suburban T. rexes to ancient fossilized forests.

Ever wondered what the ground below you was like millions of years ago? Merging paleontology, geology, and artistry, "Ancient Wyoming" illustrates scenes from the distant past and provides fascinating details on the flora and fauna of the past 300 million years. The book provides a unique look at Wyoming, both as it is today and as it was throughout ancient history: at times a vast ocean, a lush rain forest, and a mountain prairie.

A look at how the geology, environment, and landscape of what is now Denver has changed over the millennia.