Fantastic Fossils
Fantastic Fossils

Author: Christine Petersen

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1617849731

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Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Fantastic Fossils introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form, from petrifaction and carbonization to molds, impressions, and amber. Chapters discuss key fossils finds, such as perfectly preserved mammoths and the dinosaur-like, feathered archaeopteryx. Readers will be introduced to scientists who made important discoveries and contributions to the study of fossils. They will also learn about the way we use fossils today, in the form of fossil fuels. A colorful geologic time scale spreads across two pages and an at-home experiment provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while easy-to-read text breaks down complex concepts. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Fantastic Fossils
Fantastic Fossils

Author: Rob Shone

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2007-08-15

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781404210882

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Describes various fossil finds in a graphic-novel format.

Fantastic Fossils
Fantastic Fossils

Author: Donald R. Prothero

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 0231551487

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Nothing fills us with a sense of wonder like fossils. What looks at first like a simple rock is in fact a clue that reveals the staggering diversity of ancient environments, the winding pathways of evolution, and the majesty of a vanished earth. But as much as one might daydream of digging a hole in the backyard and finding a Tyrannosaurus, only a few places contain these buried treasures, and when a scientist comes across a remnant of prehistoric life, great care must be taken. What do budding paleontologists need to know before starting their search? In Fantastic Fossils, Donald R. Prothero offers an accessible, entertaining, and richly illustrated guide to the paleontologist’s journey. He details the best places to look for fossils, the art of how to find them, and how to classify the major types. Prothero provides expert wisdom about typical fossils that an average person can hope to collect and how to hunt fossils responsibly and ethically. He also explores the lessons that both common and rarer discoveries offer about paleontology and its history, as well as what fossils can tell us about past climates and present climate change. Captivating illustrations by the paleoartist Mary Persis Williams bring to life hundreds of important specimens. Offering valuable lessons for armchair enthusiasts and paleontology students alike, Fantastic Fossils is an essential companion for all readers who have ever dreamed of going in search of traces of a lost world.

Fantastic Fossils
Fantastic Fossils

Author: Rob Shone

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2007-08-15

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1435844254

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In bold, colorful, graphic nonfiction format, Fantastic Fossils tells three captivating stories about early paleontology and the popular figures who helped develop the field, including Anning, Cope, and Marsh. These richly-illustrated, high-interest stories are perfect for the reluctant reader, and the engaging, informative narratives are accessible introductions to the engrossing history of paleontology.

Ilr2 Ff - Fantastic Fossils
Ilr2 Ff - Fantastic Fossils

Author: Leonie Bennett

Publisher: TickTock Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781846967566

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I love reading series is a unique new series of exciting, informative graded non-fiction readers for children aged 5-7 years.

How the Earth Works
How the Earth Works

Author: Michelle O'Brien-Palmer

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2002-04-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1569767246

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Earth science comes alive for children 6 to 9 through 60 engrossing games, activities, and experiments. Kids “core sample” a filled cupcake and discover plate tectonics by floating graham cracker continents on a molten mantle of molasses. They learn how heat changes rocks by seeing how separate ingredients disappear when they bake Rice Krispie Treats. More activities show what causes earthquakes and what kinds of buildings resist their force. Growing sugar and salt crystals, “fossilizing” plastic insects, and modeling a variety of volcanoes add to the learning and the fun. Eight of the activities are tasty as well as informative. Silly songs help children remember new words and concepts, and a resource section gives inexpensive sources for rocks, minerals, and fossils. All the projects have been tested in homes and schools to make sure they are safe, effective, and fun.

Fantastic Fossils
Fantastic Fossils

Author: Laura Baker

Publisher:

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781803378206

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This fact-packed book is the perfect introduction to fossils. It investigates all types of fossils from woolly mammoths to ammonites, and includes photographs, diagrams, and charts. Children can also excavate the pieces of a dinosaur skeleton hidden inside the slime add-on.

A History of Life in 100 Fossils
A History of Life in 100 Fossils

Author: Paul D. Taylor

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1588345025

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A History of Life in 100 Fossils showcases 100 key fossils that together illustrate the evolution of life on earth. Iconic specimens have been selected from the renowned collections of the two premier natural history museums in the world, the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, and the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils ahve been chosen not only for their importance in the history of life, but also because of the visual story they tell. This stunning book is perfect for all readers because its clear explanations and beautiful photographs illuminate the significance of these amazing pieces, including 500 million-year-old Burgess Shale fossils that provide a window into early animal life in the sea, insects encapsulated by amber, the first fossil bird Archaeopteryx, and the remains of our own ancestors.