Digging Up Plant Fossils
Digging Up Plant Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521685

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The first plants on Earth likely evolved around 700 million years ago, and their presence may have been what helped prepare Earth for the evolution of land animals. This incredible idea is just one of the facts readers encounter in this fascinating volume. From casts to trace fossils, the different kinds of plant fossils are uncovered for curious readers, supported by photographic examples of each. Accessible text supports Earth science curricula with age-appropriate detail. Fact boxes expand upon key vocabulary and concepts.

Digging Up Plant Fossils
Digging Up Plant Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521669

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The first plants on Earth likely evolved around 700 million years ago, and their presence may have been what helped prepare Earth for the evolution of land animals. This incredible idea is just one of the facts readers encounter in this fascinating volume. From casts to trace fossils, the different kinds of plant fossils are uncovered for curious readers, supported by photographic examples of each. Accessible text supports Earth science curricula with age-appropriate detail. Fact boxes expand upon key vocabulary and concepts.

Digging Up Insect Fossils
Digging Up Insect Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521618

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According to fossils that have been found, insects have been living on Earth for more than 400 million years. That means they were around before the dinosaurs and long before humans first walked on Earth. How do scientists know this? They study the different kinds of impressions left in rock from these amazing prehistoric creatures. Readers will view cool photographs of these finds, and learn about the different kinds of insect fossils, how they formed, and what we've learned from them.

Digging Up Human Fossils
Digging Up Human Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521545

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Scientists aren't quite sure exactly when humans evolved, but through fossils and artifacts, we have knowledge about human ancestors from millions of years ago. From bones to tools, the fossils that have been found each tell a small part of the story of our prehistoric past. Full of age-appropriate detail and interesting historical information, this book explains how fossils form and are found in language especially written for young readers. Examples of human fossils and artifacts closely correlate with the narrative, aiding comprehension.

Digging Up Sea Creature Fossils
Digging Up Sea Creature Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521731

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Sea creature fossils are particularly interesting because they're often found where there isn't any water. They give scientists insight into how Earth has changed over time and millions of years. Readers uncover some of the oldest sea creature fossils and find out how they formed, where they were found, and what they can tell us about the past, including where water once was and isn't anymore. Detailed photographs of these fossils correlate closely with accessible text and engage readers with eye-catching fossil examples.

Digging Up Dinosaurs
Digging Up Dinosaurs

Author: Curtis Slepian

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2018-12-03

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1493869493

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Learn about the fascinating journey of how a dinosaur fossil makes it way from the ground to a museum exhibit! It all starts with the work of paleontologists. With skill and patience, these scientists locate fossils and painstakingly dig them up. Then, the bones must be cleaned and preserved, and museum experts must figure out how the bones fit together using traditional tools and modern technologies. Take a virtual tour of a dinosaur exhibit with this fascinating Informational Text created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution! Build reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Digging Up Dinosaurs 6-Pack
Digging Up Dinosaurs 6-Pack

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Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2018-12-03

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1493868179

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Many people go to museums to see dinosaur fossils. But visitors would never get to see these displays without the work of paleontologists. They locate fossils, dig them up, and send them to a lab to be cleaned and preserved. Museum curators decide how to best display huge dinosaur bones. Learn how scientists use technology to bring these ancient fossils into the modern world! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math; Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.

Digging Up Petrified Forests
Digging Up Petrified Forests

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521626

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Petrified forests are some of the coolest-looking fossils that scientists find and study. They can tell us so much about the past, including what Earth was like before humans arrived. How do these amazing remains form? Why? Readers can find the answers to these questions within the pages of this book, complete with close-up photographs of petrified wood they might never otherwise see. The age-appropriate narrative supports science class learning and fun fact boxes give readers even more information about these amazing fossils.

Figuring Out Fossils
Figuring Out Fossils

Author: Sally M. Walker

Publisher: LernerClassroom

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1467707910

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This book describes the process through which fossils are created, and what we can learn from them.

Digging Up Dinosaur Fossils
Digging Up Dinosaur Fossils

Author: Charlotte Taylor

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1978521537

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Dinosaurs roamed Earth between 230 million and 65 million years ago. That's not only long before the present day, but also long before Homo sapiens were around at all. Without fossils, we might not know anything about these fierce and interesting prehistoric animals. Young explorers will learn how fossils form, the different kinds of dinosaur fossils that scientists study, and just what we've learned from these cool fossil finds. Detailed photographs aid readers' understanding while fact boxes add more context to key science concepts.