| Fossils: Clues to Ancient Life Contributor(s): Arato, Rona (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778714519 ISBN-13: 9780778714514 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: Fossils takes a fascinating look at how and where fossils formed, types of fossils, and the history of paleontology. Remarkable photographs and diagrams give children clues about how Earth's plant and animal life looked millions of years ago. Topics include - the discovery of dinosaur fossils and their evolution - extraordinary fossil finds, such as the wooly mammoth and fossilized humans - the methods that scientists use to discover, unearth, and date fossils - the damaging effect that burning fossil fuels has on our environment - how the Leakey family's many fossil and tool discoveries have contributed to the fields of paleontology and anthropology Children will be intrigued by this series that digs deep. Raw materials found under the earth have both a practical purpose, providing us with fuel, and a pleasing purpose, giving us dazzling jewels and metals to adorn ourselves. This fascinating series uses clear text, amazing photographs, and detailed diagrams to explain - how the material is formed - its use throughout history - where it is found in the world - how it is located and extracted - who is involved in its extraction - how the material is used - the potential problems for the environment and our health |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Fossils |
| Dewey: 560 |
| LCCN: 2004012807 |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Series: Rocks, Minerals, and Resources |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.3" W x 10.98" (0.37 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83781 Reading Level: 7.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is intended for ages 7-14. Chalk and amber are two forms of fossils that provide us with clues as to how life has evolved, both in the oceans and on land. Fossils takes a fascinating look at how and where fossils formed, types of fossils, and the history of palaeontology. Remarkable photographs and diagrams give children clues about how Earth's plant and animal life looked millions of years ago. The topics include: the discovery of dinosaur fossils, and the evolution of dinosaurs from reptiles to distinction; the age and location of extraordinary fossil finds, such as the woolly mammoth and fossilised humans; the methods that scientists use to discover, unearth, and date fossils; the damaging effect that burning fossil fuels has on our environment, as well as the dangers of oil and gas leaks; and, how the Leakey family's many fossil and tool discoveries have contributed to the fields of palaeontology and anthropology. |