Hundreds of illustrations guide the reader through the fascinating world of identification and classification. Skeletal bones pictured include skulls, ribs, digits, and long bones. These illustrations give the reader a true understanding of the full skeleton, as well as make it possible to identify an animal by a single bone. Simple enough for the beginning student and yet useful for even the most advanced study. An excellent addition to any book collection.
Bleached skull lies half-hidden by a veil of grass and leaves.
Skulls and Bones gives hobbyists, artists, and outdoors enthusiasts of all ages the skill and knowledge to answer these questions and many others, allowing them to quickly identify mammal bones and comprehend what structures indicate about the animal's lifestyle. Packed with detailed, informative line drawings, tips on building a bone collection, and listing of environmental organizations and scientific equipment suppliers, Skulls and Bones can serve as the foundation of a fascinating new hobby or a useful reference for the experienced collector or biologist. This book will cover the history, technology and importance of this new science and include actual forensic cases to illustrate how forensic anthropologists collect evidence, identify a victim, determine a murder weapon and reenact the scene of the crime. To Receive Your Discount Click Here Catalog No.