A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.

Martin introduces readers to the world of ichnology, the study of traces and trace fossils -- such as tracks, trails, burrows, nests, toothmarks, and other vestiges of behavior -- and how these remarkable clues help scientists explore and intuit the rich and complicated lives of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era.

"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they looklike up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--

Describes the 1938 discovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct, and subsequent research about it.

"Fossils provide a powerful tool for the study of the nearly 4-billion-year history of life, and its role in the evolution of Earth systems. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies, and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Fossils At A Glance is written for students taking an introductory level course in paleontology. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the...

Mining the most recent paleontological advances, a paleobiologist recreates sixteen extinct worlds, rendered with a novelist's eye for detail and drama, showing up close the intricate relationships of these ancient worlds.

Introduces the history of life on Earth as revealed by fossils, teaching how fossils form and about the different types of fossils and the world of long ago, its landscape, and the plants and animals that lived then.

Learn about types of fossils, how they form, where they are found, and what they teach us about animals and plants. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Did you know that scientists are using crystal shapes to design medicine? Or that...

"Grade 5-9-This overview covers a lot of territory-from primordial slime to the apes that were our relatives-presented as a browsing collection of pictures and captions. Photos and illustrations of fossils, prehistoric plants, animals, and dinosaurs are prolific and colorful. While all are clearly reproduced, it is sometimes frustrating to see fossilized remains without seeing the creature depicted as it was in real life. Many of the drawings are...

Fossils offer an unparalleled insight into the amazing history of our planet. In this updated edition author Steve Parker reveals what fossils are and how they fit into geological history, the sites in which they can be found, and what the study of fossils tells us about our natural world.