Lost Worlds in Alabama Rocks: A Guide to the State's Ancient Life and Landscapes

by Jim Lacefield

Geological history of Alabama and the Southeastern United States. Contains more than 700 color photos, paleogeographic maps, geologic time charts, fossil guides, and other descriptive graphics. Geology and paleontology of Alabama.

Has been used as a text or supplemental text from middle school through college undergraduate courses, including by eleven universities in three Southern states.

Summarizes connections between geological history and the modern book describes how the landscape and biodiversity of present-day Alabama has been shaped over time by ancient geological events and processes.