Garcia, Frank A. Discovering Fossils: How to Find and Identify Remains of the Prehistoric Past. . Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1998.

This book is a guide to paleontology which teaches where to search for fossils, how to study the textures and shapes, what tools are needed, and much more. Illustrations for identifying and comparing fossils are provided.

Referenced in:
The Missing Piece: A Tale of a Tail