Traces life on earth through the geological strata, from the arrival of man back to the first plants. Gives us a remarkable grasp of the fossil record. Illustrates the geological periods from the present back to the earliest or Precambrian Era, and includes major developments and life forms of each time frame.
Discover the true story of the race between two paleontologists to find the best dinosaur fossils in this fascinating, fast-paced nonfiction picture book. Who will win the Bone Wars? Did you know that many of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums are rooted in a scientific battle between two paleontologists? O. C. Marsh and Edward Cope met in 1863 and bonded over their shared love of fossils, becoming the best of friends…until the day Marsh discovered an error in Cope’s work, and the Bone W...
Triceratops (Exploring Dinosaurs) (Introducing Dinosaurs)
by Susan H Gray
Our Extreme Earth (Set) (Our Extreme Earth)
by Rebecca Felix and Elise Olson
Fossils (Rocks and Minerals) (Simply Science)
by Melissa Stewart
Ammonoids (Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures) (Exploring Dinosaurs)
by Susan H Gray
Oviraptor (Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures) (Exploring Dinosaurs)
by Susan H Gray
Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of this small, bird-like dinosaur.
In 1849, a crew building a railroad through Charlotte, Vermont, dug up strange and beautiful bones in a farmer’s field. A local naturalist asked Louis Agassiz to help identify them, and the famous scientist concluded that the bones belonged to a beluga whale. But how could a whale’s skeleton have been buried so far from the ocean? The answer—that Lake Champlain had once been an arm of the sea—encouraged radical new thinking about geological time scales and animal evolution. Charlotte’s Bones i...
Fossils (Rock Stars) (Science Nature Guides)
by Chris Pellant and Helen Pellant
For experts and armchair enthusiasts alike, "Fossils: A Photographic Field Guide" will appeal to anyone interested in uncovering the many mysteries of the Earth's fossils. Easy-to-use, highly informative, and illustrated with amazing colour photographs, this photographic field guide covers all classifications of fossils, with over 190 fossils featured. Information given for each fossil includes its genus name, the main identifying characteristics of the genus, its maximum or average size, inform...
The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals (Best Book Of... (Kingfisher))
by Chris Perrault
Describes the achievements of the scientists who have discovered and interpreted the fossils of the dinosaurs.
Age range 6+ Young paleontologists will be enthralled by this book which tells the story of the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex fossils and what these tell us. It explores the world of T-rex and its lifestyle. Readers will learn how the dinosaur's physical features aided survival in its prehistoric habitat and theories about its extinction. A timeline spotlights the period when the dinosaur lived, and a closing comparative graphic provides additional context on the animal's size.
What If You Had T. Rex Teeth?: And Other Dinosaur Parts (What If You Had... ?)
by Sandra Markle
Your Pet Stegosaurus (How to Take Care of Your Pet Dinosaur)
by Kristy Holmes
What does Diplodocus eat? Where does Stegosaurs sleep? How do you hatch a T-rex egg? If you are thinking of owning a pet dinosaur, or you already have a pet and need some help, let this handy F.O.S.S.I.L guide lead the way. Packed with useful tips and tricks, you'll be an expert dinosaur trainer in no time! Children can learn all about some of their favourite dinosaurs in this fact-filled and fun-packed title.
The Prehistoric Earth is a comprehensive set devoted to dinosaurs and other fascinating prehistoric creatures, including mammals, birds, flying reptiles, fish and other ocean life, and human ancestors. The wide variety of life-forms detailed in this fascinating set will intrigue student researchers. Each title highlights fundamental principles of scientific inquiry and provides insight into the work of scientists. Striking full-color photographs and illustrations bring to life the secrets of Ear...