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Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters
by Donald R. Prothero

Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters
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Author: Donald R. Prothero
Illustrator: Professor Carl Buell
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-11
ISBN: 0231139624
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Columbia University Press

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Book Review: Finally an evolutionist who talks evidence
Summary: 5 Stars

I have read many books by supporters of evolution, many of the authors were distinguished scientists. But this one is by far the best because the author, who is an expert on fossils, really describes the evidence. He goes through may topics in detail, origins of dinosaurs, birds, and mammals. Probably the best part is when he focuses on the semi recent past (50 MY ago) when the various types of modern mammals appeared. The fossil record is at its best so there are lots of transitional forms or "missing links", which actually are NOT missing, which really demonstrate that evolution did occur. This is the book I have been waiting for for years. Bravo

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