New Members SilverRead Posted July 2, 2023 New Members Share Posted July 2, 2023 Could anyone refer a good fossil ID text book or field guide? Preferably US fossils but doesn't have to be that specific. I need something that is more advanced than a basic introductory/children's book. Been looking for awhile for a general fossil ID book with straightforward pictures + descriptions, but no luck so far. I'm a member of a local rock club. The fossil hunts are my favorite and I've gotten some interesting pieces (horn coral, blastoids, archimedes, crinoids, seed fern impressions, sigillaria etc) and received help ID'ing stuff from our more knowledgeable members but even some things they have not been able to positively identify or I've gotten home, cleaned things up and realized I might have something different. Plus I want to get more familiar with what other fossils may look like, pretty sure I have passed over fossils that I didn't realize were fossils... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I thought I could help you out, but you’re finding inverts. I would suggest you check local libraries they can retrieve books from other libraries for free! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fossils by Thompson. 1 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historianmichael Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Based on your finds, you might find Fossils of the Tennessee Valley by Richard Keyes helpful. 1 Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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