"In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting things science has to offer, especially to young readers. This volume is jam-packed with the most up-to-date unearthings, all complemented by colorful art that brings these creatures to life. A detailed graphic organizer provides visual reinforcement to summarize fascinating new discoveries."

Fossils are pieces of the past! They can show us a lot of information about the plants and animals that lived long ago on Earth. This detailed book has a wealth of information about what fossils can show us and how paleontologists learn from them. This can include facts about plants, dinosaurs, extinction, and even life with climate change in the future. Graphics provide more context, and full-color photographs show young scientists that they too can be fossil hunters!

What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found? What are fossils and how do they form? This book answers this question and many more about the fascinating world of fossils. From the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past, everything readers need to know is covered!

When you look at a fossil, you'll see everything from dinosaur bones to giant parrots! Some of these amazing specimens can even show poop! In fact, the oldest specimens can date back over ten million years. If you're curious about how far back some of the creatures lived, here are some interesting facts about fossils for kids. Besides the fact that dinosaurs once lived in the ocean, you can also find fossils on every continent of the Earth, even at the summit of Mount Everest. This fact will amaze you, and you'll want to teach your children about this incredible natural phenomenon.Fossils are the remains of ancient life that give scientists clues about how our planet was like millions of years ago. They are made up mostly of the hard parts of animals and plants that lived millions of years ago. Some of the most famous fossils include teeth, bones, and shells of dinosaurs, but they can also be composed of wood, leaves, and corals. Some fossils can even have remnants of DNA and hair!In addition to bones, fossils are made of other things. For example, a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur coprolite contains crushed bones. But fossils are much more than just bones. They can include feathered dinosaurs and other animals as well. And don't forget that you can see poop preserved in rocks. If you're able to spot it, you've uncovered a valuable piece of history.

T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothed cats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind. From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find out the biggest prehistoric mysteries that scientists are still trying to crack, and sink your teeth into some seriously supersize dino stats.

Three members of a Fossil Club present facts about fossils and what bearing they have on the theory of evolution as opposed to the Biblical concept of creation. Includes a glossary.