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Fossil / written by Paul D. Taylor.

Eyewitness fossil (parallel title)
Taylor, Paul D., (author.).

Summary:

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists learn about ancient life forms. Striking photographs, detailed diagrams, and lots of examples of fossils help you to learn what can be discovered around the world and why some fossils lead to new discoveries about the past.

Record details

  • ISBN: 074409206X
  • ISBN: 0744092078
  • ISBN: 9780744092066
  • ISBN: 9780744092073
  • ISBN: 9798890333995
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Fossils-true and false -- The making of rocks -- Turning to stone -- Changing world -- Early paleontology -- Fossil folklore -- Fossils of the future -- Remarkable remains -- Corals -- Seabed dwellers -- Shell shapes - Mighty mollusks -- Animals in armor -- Arms and spines -- Fish -- Plants pioneers -- Fossil fuels -- Our of the water -- On to the land -- Sea-dragons -- Fossil giants -- Dinosaur discovery -- Winged wonders -- Mammal variety -- A world apart -- Human fossils -- Living fossils -- Fossil hunting -- Did you know? -- Identifying fossils -- Find out more.
Target Audience Note:
9-12 years.
Grades 4-7.
1060L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.2 1 17223.
Subject: Fossils > Juvenile literature.
Animals, Fossil > Juvenile literature.
Extinct animals > Juvenile literature.
Paleontology > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.

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  • 42 of 55 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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