River scientist Dr. Bill Deutsch tells the story of Alabama’s vast network of rivers and uncovers the incredible findings from 200 years of fossil hunters to tell the story of ancient life in Alabama.
TOP REVIEWS
Book: Alabama Rivers: Celebration & Challenge
“Bill Deutsch is a tireless river scientist and advocate who now offers a book that will be a treasured resource… for years to come.” - Dr. R. Scot Duncan, Author, Southern Wonder: Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity.
Book: Ancient Life in Alabama: The Fossils, the Finders, & Why It Matters
“Bill Deutsch’s inspirational book is one-of-a-kind and worth reading by everyone interested in paleontology.” - Dr. Adiel Klompmakler, Curator of Paleontology, Alabama Museum of Natural History, University of Alabama.
“I am an Aquatic Ecologist, committed to revealing the natural wonders of Alabama through teaching, public speaking, and science writing.”
- Dr. William (Bill) Deutsch
BOOKS & MORE
NEW! GeoAlabama Bandana
The GeoAlabama Bandana is a fashionable and fun way to teach Alabama History and Natural History in the classroom, field, or dinner party! Visually teach about Alabama history, geology, ancient life, rivers, biodiversity, geography, and more. Includes a Quick Guide with Teach Tips.
NEW! Quick Guide
The Quick Guide has full-color map illustrations for use with the GeoAlabama Bandana including descriptions of various topics and Teach Tips. Available to order separately in two sizes: Regular Trifold (9 inch x 12 inch) and Large Trifold (10.5 inch x 14 inch).
Alabama Rivers
After 20 years of study, teaching, and field experience as founder of Alabama Water Watch, Dr. Bill Deutsch reveals the full story of the vast network of Alabama rivers.
Ancient Life in Alabama
“This is a must-read from one of the best natural history storytellers in Alabama.” - — Dr. R. Scot Duncan, Conservation biologist, advocate, and author of Southern Wonder: Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity
By uncovering and curating the incredible findings of fossil hunters active in Alabama over the last 200 years, Dr. Bill Deutsch tells the story of ancient life in Alabama dating back more than 500 million years… and why it matters!
Two Book Bundle
Save 10% with the Two Book Bundle (one copy each of Alabama Rivers and Ancient Life in Alabama).