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...

Rhythmic text and illustrations follow a paleontolgist and his crew as they dig, assemble and exhibit dinosaur bones.

An illustrated guide to the animals of the Ice Age that describes what they looked like, how they lived, and what they ate.

"Ever wondered how to find a dinosaur? Paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson, host of Dinosaur Train on PBS Kids, tells kids how! How do paleontologists find dinosaur bones? How do they know what dinosaurs ate or looked like? And what is paleontology, anyway? Dr. Scott tackles all these questions and more while inspiring kids to go out and make the next big dino discovery!"--

A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of what scientists call the Age of Dinosaurs. Here are the most recent theories about the history of dinosaurs, along with amazing facts about dinosaur discoveries. Gail Gibbons discusses the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and many of the non-bird dinosaurs that lived during each of those times. Each dinosaur is described with lots of detail for aspiring paleontologists,...

Packed with hands-on experiments, this interactive dino guide encourages readers to take a journey with renowned paleontologist McGowan as he examines species from Allosaurus to T.rex. Full color.

"Provides an annotated timeline of the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex including details on the scientists, dig sites, fossils, and other findings that have shaped our knowledge of this dinosaur"--

Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers back into the world of flying reptiles from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the wings and teeth these animals adapted for survival. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"This book will introduce readers to the dire wolf and help them learn when and where the animal lived, what it looked like, how it survived, and why it went extinct. Title is complete with glossary, index, and more exciting facts!"--