Invertebrate Paleontology and Evolution
Excerpt from Customer Reviews: This very fine invertebrate paleontology textbook strikes a nice balance between focus on the paleobiology/taxonomy of the organisms and theoretical topics in the science.

Ammonites and the Other Cephalopods of the Pierre Seaway: Identification Guide (Fossils & Dinosaurs)
This fascinating little book is quite unlike others that academics are asked to review.

The Crucible of Creation: The Burgess Shale and the Rise of Animals
'tells a great story and manages to be informative at all levels.

The Fossils of the Burgess Shale
You might think a listing of the fossils found in a single site would not be all that interesting, but the Burgess Shale collection is extraordinary.

Trilobites
Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, there were trilobites—one of the most striking animals to populate prehistoric seas and whose fossils are favorites among collectors today.