Akron Public Library

"Set off on an amazing adventure into the prehistoric past when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Fossils for Kids is filled with fascinating photographs and captivating facts that will teach junior fossil hunters ages 5 to 9 how fossils form, where they are found, and tips on how to identify them. Start by learning more about some of your favorite dinosaurs--from Velociraptor to Tyrannosaurus rex--and where you can see the coolest dinosaur skeletons. Then...

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

Text and illustrations describe how woolly mammoths lived, what they ate, and how they struggled to survive against humans.

Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations explain how different rocks, minerals, and fossils are formed and advice on collecting and identifying various samples.

Introduces dinosaurs, discussing the different catergories, what they looked like, what they ate, how we know about them through the study of fossils, and why they may have become extinct.

Through illustrated full-color images, unravels the mystery of how we bring to life creatures that no one has ever seen before.

"Today, we know that a mammoth is an extinct type of elephant that was covered with long fur and lived in the north country during the ice ages. But how do you figure out what a mammoth is if you have no concept of extinction, ice ages, or fossils? Long after the last mammoth died and was no longer part of the human diet, it still played a role in human life. Cultures around the world interpreted the remains of mammoths through the lens of their own...

Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping, scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting and enlightening overview for anyone interested in the history of life on our planet. The twenty-five...

Includes index

This book provides a brief description of the history, physical characteristics, and eating habits of the Coelophysis.