Fossils category: 123 books

Cover of Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
by Keith Thomson
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2005

Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of all life on it. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence has shaken religion at its very roots, and they have remained a subject...
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Explore Fossils!

With 25 Great Projects

by Cynthia Light Brown, Grace Brown
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2016

In Explore Fossils! With 25 Great Projects, readers can expand their dinosaur obsessions into learning opportunities that take them beyond Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and even Tyrannosaurus rex to other animals, plants, and microbes that lived long before humans. Explore Fossils! introduces young...
Cover of Fossils (Collins Gem)
by Douglas Palmer
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2013

This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs. Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of...
Cover of A History of Life in 100 Fossils
by Paul D. Taylor, Aaron O'Dea
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014

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...
Cover of Curious About Fossils
by Kate Waters
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016

Dig into this photo-packed Penguin-Smithsonian book about fossils—and find out what was going on in our world. Aren't you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs? Curious about Fossils explains why and where fossils...
Cover of Living Fossils: Clues to the Past
by Caroline Arnold
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2016

You haven’t changed a bit!   Living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals...
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Fossils

A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

by Frank H. T. Rhodes, Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: -Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras -Maps showing where fossils can be found -The history of the development of life on earth Full-color...
Cover of Figuring Out Fossils
by Sally M. Walker
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals...
Cover of A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas
by Charles Finsley
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1999

A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas is the only definitive guide that presents a collection of the state's most common fossils and also shows the most important, noteworthy, and unusual specimens.
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Fossils of Iowa

Field Guide to Paleozoic Deposits

by Robert Wolf
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2016

The Fossils of Iowa field guide is written primarily for amateurs in geological exploration and collecting. Robert Wolf provides a comprehensive coverage of more than 150 sites in Iowa and adjacent areas of Minnesota and Nebraska with the types of fossils that can be found and precise directions....
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Under Michigan

The Story of Michigan's Rocks and Fossils

by Charles Ferguson Barker
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2005

Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth’s surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth’s crust more than fourteen...
Cover of Fossils And History : Paleontology for Kids (First Grade Science Workbook Series)
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015

What are fossils and what clues do they hold of the past? Teach your children the basics of paleontology in a fun and engaging manner. You want them to fall in love with the subject to encourage active learning. By using pictures and as little text as possible, your child gets to experience learning on a more personal level. Grab a copy today!
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Seven Skeletons

The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils

by Lydia Pyne
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016

An irresistible journey of discovery, science, history, and myth making, told through the lives and afterlives of seven famous human ancestors Over the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of...
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Dinosaur Destinations

Finding America's Best Dinosaur Dig Sites, Museums and Exhibits

by Jon Kramer
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016

When it comes to dinosaurs and other fascinating fossils, the U.S. has it all, from Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops to Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. Dinosaur Destinations, by Jon Kramer, Julie Martinez, and Vernon Morris, will help you find the best dinosaur sites near you and across the country....
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