A fossil-filled road trip through deep time along the Pacific Coast!Kirk Johnson and Ray Troll journey from Baja, California to northern Alaska, unearthing the fossil secrets of North America's Pacific coast. They explore fossil sites, museums, and meet the scientists and enthusiasts who bring these ancient worlds to life. Discover the wonders of this ancient coastline: extinct marine mammals, pygmy mammoths, and even a lava-baked rhinoceros! Explore the deep time history of the West Coast and its connection to plate tectonics, climate change, and the evolution of life. This book is for anyone with an interest in paleontology, geology, and the natural history of the Pacific coast.