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2) Fossils
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Plants and animals from millions of years ago left behind fossils. Fossils can teach people about the past. They are also used for fuel. Discover why fossils are an important part of nature.
3) Fossils
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An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.
4) Fossils
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Describes what fossils are, how they are formed, and what they teach us. Includes further resources, a glossary, and fossil profiles.
5) Fossils
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"Much of our understanding of ancient plants and animals comes from the fossil record. Big or small, fossils offer images of life on Earth from billions of years ago! Young paleontologists will solidify their interests by learning how to study fossils in this fascinating title"--Provided by the publisher.
7) Fossils
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An introduction to fossils: what they are, how they form, what different kinds there are, where they're found, and how scientists learn from them.
8) Fossils
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Provides an overview of fossils including how they are formed, what they are made of, their historical implications, how they are dated, and how to hunt for them.
10) Fossils
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Describes what fossils are, how they are formed, and what they tell scientists about the earth's past.
11) Fossils
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Discusses types of fossils and what scientists can learn from them; also gives information on fossil fuels.
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Dig into dinosaurs! North America, 68,000,000 years ago: a T.rex stalks its prey. England, 200 years ago: Mary Anning unearths a strange fossilized skull. Right now: our ideas about dinosaurs are changing ... fast! This book introduces these ancient beasts in their natural habitats and follows paleontologists through history as they piece together the greatest mystery of all: what happened to the dinosaurs?--
17) Explore fossils!
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Presents teachers with a range of lessons and fun study plans for introducing students to the study of fossils and dinosaurs, as well as other prehistoric animals, plants, and microbes.
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"Unearth the treasures from the prehistoric world underneath your feet. From glittering ammonites to razor-sharp dinosaur claws and delicate leaf impressions, uncover our world's prehistoric past through the incredible fossils left behind. Arranged by plant or animal type, there are profiles of 50 key fossils, including well-loved favorites, such as Triceratops, and more curious remains, such as fossil fish teeth. Learn all about how fossils form,...
19) Fossils
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Presents information on fossils, including how different types are formed, how they have been used to date periods in Earth's history, and major areas of the world where fossil hunting is going on today.
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Examines a number of creatures considered to be "living fossils," meaning they do not look much or at all different today than did their ancient ancestors. Explores the characteristics, shapes, and life cycles of living fossils like the coelacanth fish, dragonflies, and horseshoe crabs.
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