We Dig Ammonites
fact, folklore, and history
$91.19
- Hardcover
416 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2025
Summary
The Spiraling Story of Ammonites: A Journey Through Time and Fossil Treasures
Ammonites, ancient mariners of Earth’s seas, thrived for nearly 400 million years, evolving into over 10,000 distinct species before their extinction during the end-Cretaceous event. These spiral-shelled invertebrates, abundant fossils found worldwide from the Himalayas to South America, have captivated people with their mystery and beauty. They’ve inspired myths and legends, and their study has led to cru…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780231213929 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0231213921 |
| Author: | Jodi Summers, Andy Secher, Neal L. Larson |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Jodi Summers brings a rare blend of deep paleontological expertise and decades of hands-on field experience to We Dig Ammonites. Her passion for ancient life shines through on every page, making this an essential and engaging read for fossil enthusiasts and curious minds alike. – Anthony Lindgren, owner of Lindgren Fossils, LLCThere is so much information in Jodi Summers’s amazingly comprehensive look at ammonites—from their history and biology to the specifics of collecting in fossil localities all over the globe. Just the photos alone are enough to make an ammonite-ophile out of any reader! – Karol McQueary, Southern California Paleontological Society
About The Author
Jodi Summers
Jodi Summers is a field associate in paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History. She was an editor for several rock music magazines and has written three books on the music industry as well as several blogs on historic landmarks and other properties. Her ammonite collection includes more than a thousand specimens.
Andy Secher, a field associate in paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, is the author of Travels with Trilobites: Adventures in the Paleozoic and The Trilobite Collector’s Guide.
Neil H. Landman is curator emeritus in the Department of Invertebrate Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History.
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