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Collecting fossils Collecting fossils Steve Parker Presents information on how and where to find fossils, the preparation and tools needed for collecting them, and how to identify the various kinds: plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate. OL133792W
Structures of life Structures of life Emily Sohn "Describes the differences and similarities between plants and animals, teaching the reader how to recognize them on his or her own. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn eating, sleeping, and g… OL15946868W
A dinosaur named Sue A dinosaur named Sue Fay Robinson Describes how the fossil remains of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex was discovered by Susan Hendrickson in South Dakota. OL16050035W
Fossils tell of long ago Fossils tell of long ago Aliki Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past. OL16058164W
How do we know about dinosaurs? How do we know about dinosaurs? Rebecca Olien "In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how fossils teach us about the dinosaurs"-- OL16213893W
The ice age and incredible prehistoric animals The ice age and incredible prehistoric animals Harrison, Paul Using three-dimensional photography, presents the prehistoric animals that lived before the most recent ice age, including the woolly mammoth and the saber-toothed tiger, and includes information on … OL17721987W
Explore fossils! Explore fossils! Cynthia L. Brown "Introduces readers to the study of dinosaurs and the history of life on Earth as revealed by fossils. Through hands-on projects, vocabulary boxes, and high-interest content, children discover how fo… OL17903847W
The dinosaur footprints and Roland T. Bird The dinosaur footprints and Roland T. Bird Brooke Hartzog Describes the efforts of Roland Bird to investigate footprints left in various sites across the American Southwest by dinosaurs millions of years ago. OL1840810W
Ornithomimids, the fastest dinosaur Ornithomimids, the fastest dinosaur Don Lessem Describes the research and paleontological investigation that led to the identification and classification of ornithomimid dinosaurs. OL1909913W
Dire wolves Dire wolves Sara Gilbert An elementary exploration of dire wolves, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their shaggy hair, strong jaws, and sharp teeth helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age. OL19719430W
Dinosaurs Dinosaurs M. K. Reed Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated… OL20028776W
Fossils Fossils Chris Oxlade This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and prope… OL20029261W
Prehistoric Giants Prehistoric Giants Matthew Rake 1 online resource : OL20219518W
Peaceful plant-eaters Peaceful plant-eaters Jinny Johnson "Gives scientific facts about plant-eating dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher. OL20883950W
Mammoth and mastodon Mammoth and mastodon Jennifer Zeiger "Learn all about the ancient animals known as mammoths and mastodons, from how they lived to how they are related to today's elephants."-- OL23224206W
So, you want to work with the ancient and recent dead? So, you want to work with the ancient and recent dead? J. M. Bedell Have you ever been excited by forensic science or psyched to dig up fossils? This comprehensive guide reveals a whole host of careers in the underrated world of the no-longer-living. --Publisher. OL24299763W
Rocks & fossils Rocks & fossils Ray Oliver Provides information on how rocks and fossils are formed and where they can be found and offers advice on which ones to collect and how to display them. OL3633061W
Fossil Fossil Taylor, Paul D. A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals. OL4799259W
Fossils Fossils Holly Cefrey 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. OL5953469W
Fossils tell of long ago Fossils tell of long ago Aliki Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past. OL94810W
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