Anyone recommend book about Paleontology?

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The discussion centers on recommendations for introductory books on paleontology and the Earth's biosphere. A notable suggestion is "The Earth's Biosphere Evolution, Dynamics, and Change" by Vaclav Smil, which offers comprehensive insights into the evolution of the biosphere, making it suitable for laypersons. Additionally, "An Introduction to the Earth-Life System" by Charles Cockell, ISBN 978-0521729536, is highlighted as a valuable resource for non-geoscientists, particularly in a Physical Geology course context.

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  • Basic understanding of paleontology concepts
  • Familiarity with Earth sciences terminology
  • Interest in biosphere evolution
  • Knowledge of introductory geology
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  • Research "The Earth's Biosphere Evolution, Dynamics, and Change" by Vaclav Smil
  • Explore "An Introduction to the Earth-Life System" by Charles Cockell
  • Investigate additional resources on biosphere dynamics
  • Look into introductory geology textbooks for non-geoscientists
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and enthusiasts interested in paleontology, geology, and the evolution of the biosphere.

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I've recently developed a fascination with the history of the Earth and the biosphere. Can anyone recommend a good introductory book on the subject?
 
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Well I found an ebook called "The Earth's Biosphere Evolution, Dynamics, and Change" by Vaclav Smil. It appears to be what I'm looking for...
 
Here's one I've been reviewing for use in my Physical Geology course for non-geoscientists, and I found it very nice. Easily readable, especially for a layperson, and very comprehensive. It's more about the evolution of the biosphere rather than the study of paleontology, per se, but there's a lot of that in there as well.

An Introduction to the Earth-Life System, Charles Cockell, ISBN 978-0521729536, available in paperback.
 

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