Fossils (A True Book: Earth Science)

by Ann O. Squire

Overview

Fossils are one of the most important tools we have for learning about long-extinct wildlife.

A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. In the 4.6 billion years since Earth was formed, many plant and animal species have come and gone. Readers will discover how fossils are formed, how paleontologists search for them, and what kinds of information they can provide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531262504
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/07/2012
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	991,273
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Squire has a Ph.D. in animal behavior.

Table of Contents

1 Clues from the Past: What are fossils? 7

2 Preserved in Stone: How are fossils created? 17

3 A Sticky Situation: Are all fossils bones? 25

Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter: How did an 11-year-old girl become a famous fossil hunter? 30

4 Here, there, and Everywhere: Where are fossils found? 33

5 Learning from Fossils: What can fossils tell us about the past? 39

True Statistics 44

Resources 45

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Author 48