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1) Fossils
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Explains how fossils form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Description
"Resembling a paleontologist's sketchbook filled with labeled watercolor drawings and descriptive notes, Dinosaur Bones is an accurate reference to 40 dinosaurs, marine reptiles, flying reptiles and prehistoric mammals"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
How and where did life begin on Earth? What makes Earth capable of sustaining living creatures? This information-rich book takes readers billions of years into the past to understand the earliest life-forms on Earth. They ll delve deeply into essential science topics such as geological time, evolution, and animal classification. Intricate illustrations and 3-D images transport readers to a time before humans walked the earth. Engaging fact boxes highlight...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Formats
Description
Paleontology is one of the most intriguing careers for those who have a passion for prehistoric life or just dinosaurs! While we get to see the fruits of a successful excavation at museums, it s extremely challenging to locate fossils, unearth them, and identify the remains. In this remarkable book, future fossil hunters will discover how paleontologists do what they do and learn about opportunities for getting started early on this awesome profession....
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Description
What is the difference between a rock and a gem? What makes the Hope Diamond so special? Why are some minerals fluorescent? Dig deep to find the answers in The Rock and Gem Book . Filled with over 1,200 stunning full-color photographs, The Rock and Gem Book is the perfect encyclopedia for young geologists to consult. Chapters are organized according to scientific classifications with straightforward explanations that bring each specimen to life....
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Improve your reading skills while learning about dinosaurs. How did dinosaurs live, and how are they found by humans thousands of years later? Every dinosaur bone has a story to tell and archaeologists know just how to read them. Learn how dino experts dig for prehistoric creatures and marvel at what they unearth.Dinosaurs Discovered is a new book in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK...
Author
Series
Daily Bark volume 2
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
115 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Description
Bob, the stationmaster's dog at Puddle Train Station and travel correspondent for the Daily Bark, gets the scoop of a lifetime when he unearths a Dinosaur Skeleton.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xv, 520 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Description
"Compiled from decades of visiting beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts collecting fossils and conducting extensive research, A Beachcomber's Guide to Fossils is the definitive guide for amateur collectors interested in learning more about the deep history they tread upon during their vacations. The Beachcomber's Guide authored by Bob, Pam, and Ashby Gale offers over 1,200 high-quality color photographs and detailed descriptions of more than...
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