An introduction to fossils describes where and how they form, how they are found, and how they help us learn about ancient plants and animals.

Takes a tour of the Earth three hundred and twenty million years ago, during the Paleozoic Era, and investigates the plants and animals found there.

Introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form, from petrification and carbonization to molds, impressions, and amber.

Rhythmic text and illustrations follow a paleontolgist and his crew as they dig, assemble and exhibit dinosaur bones.

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

"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.

Eccentric Professor Fossilworth teaches what kinds of dinosaurs lived and what they looked like, what animals in our world today are direct descendants of the dinosaur, and how fossils give today's paleontologists a look at the earth millions of years ago.

"From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find...

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...