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| Palaeontology Lecture Series — March 20, 2022 |
In this lecture, Kirk draws on his experience as a working paleontologist who has led expeditions in eighteen US states and eleven countries.
Kirk is a geologist, paleobotanist, and the Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. His research focuses on fossil plants and the extinction of the dinosaurs, and he is known for his scientific articles, popular books, museum exhibitions, documentaries, and collaborations with artists.
His recent documentaries include “Making North America” (2015) and “Polar Extremes” (2019). His recent books include “Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline: The Travels of an Artist and a Scientist along the Shores of the Prehistoric Pacific” (2018); “Visions of Lost Worlds, the Paleoart of Jay Matternes” (2019); and “Trees are made of Gas, The Story of Carbon and Climate” (2021). Johnson is originally from Bellevue, Washington.
Fossil Road Trip? Heck, Yeah!
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| Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline |
It is not your average paleo book. Filled with Troll's whimsical pop-art illustrations — how many dinosaur books feature sauropods crossing the road? — and Johnson's entertaining descriptions of their journey, the book is simultaneously entertaining and informative.
The equally entertaining Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline is a must-read and will do you proud as an addition to your library.
To read Riley Black's article for the Smithsonian on Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway, visit:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/cruisin-the-fossil-freeway-59717763/
Fossil Talks & Field Trips — Palaeontology Lecture Series
To get the live Zoom link to Kirk Johnson's Free Lecture as part of the 2022 Palaeontology Lecture Series, visit: www.fossiltalksandfieldtrips.com
