Planet Ocean

Planet Ocean

Author: Bradford Matsen

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13:

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This is the paperback edition of the great pop-paleontology book with the fabulous art that inspired a show that toured the nation's natural history museums. In its own way it has inspired many people to take a new look at the fossil record and imagine creatures and things as they might have been—a blend of word and image unlike any other. From the Trade Paperback edition.


Locked in Time

Locked in Time

Author: Dean R. Lomax

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2021-05-18

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 0231552084

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Fossils allow us to picture the forms of life that inhabited the earth eons ago. But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures—how they reproduce and raise their young, how they hunt their prey or elude their predators, and more. What would it be like to see prehistoric animals as they lived and breathed? From dinosaurs fighting to their deaths to elephant-sized burrowing ground sloths, this book takes readers on a global journey deep into the earth’s past. Locked in Time showcases fifty of the most astonishing fossils ever found, brought together in five fascinating chapters that offer an unprecedented glimpse at the real-life behaviors of prehistoric animals. Dean R. Lomax examines the extraordinary direct evidence of fossils captured in the midst of everyday action, such as dinosaurs sitting on their eggs like birds, Jurassic flies preserved while mating, a T. rex infected by parasites. Each fossil, he reveals, tells a unique story about prehistoric life. Many recall behaviors typical of animals familiar to us today, evoking the chain of evolution that links all living things to their distant ancestors. Locked in Time allows us to see that fossils are not just inanimate objects: they can record the life stories of creatures as fully alive as any today. Striking and scientifically rigorous illustrations by renowned paleoartist Bob Nicholls bring these breathtaking moments to life.


The Enduring Wilderness

The Enduring Wilderness

Author: Doug Scott

Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781555915278

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A look at how America has preserved more than 100 million acres of diverse wilderness areas in 44 states, now protected in our National Wilderness Preservation System. Discussion of current visions valuing wilderness and its place in our culture.


Prehistoric Journey

Prehistoric Journey

Author: Kirk R. Johnson

Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1555915531

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An updated edition of the award-winning primer on the evolution of the planet's life forms, "Prehistoric Journey" introduces readers to the wonders of the prehistoric world through an accessible text and 119 strong, colorful photos of world-class fossils.


The 50 State Fossils

The 50 State Fossils

Author: Yinan Wang

Publisher: Schiffer + ORM

Published: 2018-10-28

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1507301294

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An award-winning engaging kids' guide to the official US state fossils. Did you know that Illinois's state fossil is the weird-looking Tully Monster, which had eyes on a pair of stalks and an elephant-like trunk that ended in a toothed claw? Or that Idaho's state fossil is the stocky Hagerman horse, named for the town where its bones were found? Fossils can be found in every state, and this engaging guidebook brings these ancient organisms to life. Each state entry contains details about the state fossil; an illustration of what the vertebrate, invertebrate, or plant looked like; a photograph or drawing of the fossil; and a state map showing where it can be found. Potential fossil candidates are proposed for states that do not yet have official state fossils, along with instructions on how to get state fossils designated. An appendix lists museums and parks where these fossils can be studied first-hand. This book is a fun resource for fossil enthusiasts and future paleontologists of all ages.


Raptors, Fossils, Fins & Fangs

Raptors, Fossils, Fins & Fangs

Author: Ray Troll

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Introduces lesser known prehistoric creatures, including the giant sea scorpion called a eurypterid, the Helicoprion shark, and the carnivorous land dinosaur Deinonychus.


Life's a Fish and Then You Fry

Life's a Fish and Then You Fry

Author: Randy Bayliss

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780882405537

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"Life's a Fish and Then You Fry" takes a romp through the culinary curiosities of coastal Alaska. With snappy cooking tips from Randy Bayliss, and the weird and wonderful art of Ray Troll, this is not your mother's cookbook.


Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

Author: John Farndon

Publisher: Australian Geographic

Published: 2017-01-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781742459400

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The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and gems, this title includes an introduction to rocks and minerals and how they form, and a quick guide to what you need and where to look. There is also a complete guide to identifying rocks and minerals and everything you need to know to start building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical ......


Sharkabet

Sharkabet

Author: Ray Troll

Publisher: West Winds Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781558685185

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Alphabetical listing of various sharks, both alive and extinct.


Thunderfeet

Thunderfeet

Author: Shelley Gill

Publisher: Blue Star Press

Published: 1997-07-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0934007195

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“In the land where caribou now roam, there once lived strange and amazing creatures…” Discover Alaska's dinosaurs when you travel back through prehistoric time in Thunderfeet. Take a trip through 70 million years of history from the day of the dinosaurs to the migration of North America's animals across the Bering Land Bridge. Ages 5 and up. Includes a glossary for curious kids with more information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric critters. Thunderfeet is dedicated to all of Alaska’s animals. We hope the Last Frontier will stay a wild place.