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Fossil Cover Image Book

Fossil / written by Dr. Paul D. Taylor.

Taylor, Paul D., (author.).

Summary:

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 learn about ancient life forms. Striking photographs, detailed diagrams, and lots of examples of fossils help you to learn what can be discovered around the world and why some fossils lead to new discoveries about the past.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744092073
  • ISBN: 0744092078
  • ISBN: 9780744092066
  • ISBN: 074409206X
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: New edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Fossils -- true and false -- The making of rocks -- Turning to stone -- Changing world -- Early paleontology -- Fossil folklore -- Fossils of the future -- Remarkable remains -- Corals -- Seabed dwellers -- Shell shapes -- Mighty mollusks -- Animals in armor -- Arms and spines -- Fish -- Plants pioneers -- Fossil fuels -- Out of the water -- Onto the land -- Sea dragons -- Fossil giants -- Dinosaur discovery -- Winged wonders -- Mammal variety -- A world apart -- Human fossils -- Living fossils -- Fossil hunting -- Did you know? -- Identifying fossils.

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Subject: Fossils > Juvenile literature.
Paleontology > Juvenile literature.
Extinct animals > Juvenile literature.
Animals, Fossil > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.
Illustrated works.

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Mars Hill Library J 560 TAY (Text) 30229101332251 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 01/25/2024

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