Fossils for Kids: An Introduction to Paleontology (Simple Introductions to Science)

Dig into the historical past of life with this kids’s introduction to paleontology, full with an identification part and “the way to” directions.

As unimaginable because it sounds, fossils are throughout us, ready to be found. Turn out to be a younger paleontologist. Be taught all about historic lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, writer of many Rocks & Minerals discipline guides, presents a youngsters’ introduction to fossils.

Start by studying in regards to the early Earth and the method of fossilization. That’s adopted by an identification information to the commonest and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark enamel, and extra. With full-color images and illustrations, you’ll all the time know what to search for. A “the way to” part contains the small print your loved ones wants to start a profitable fossil hunt.

You’ll additionally get data on the whole lot from rock store fossils and guidelines of accumulating to dinosaur fossils and extra. So be taught to search out, establish, and even gather the petrified types of historic organisms. Whether or not kids see their first fossil at a museum or discover their very own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand ebook is an ideal information for newcomers.

Inside You’ll Discover

“Methods to” part, together with particulars on what to search for and the place to lookThe fundamentals of paleontology and the way fossils formedRules about what you possibly can and might’t collectIdentification information to widespread and collectible invertebrate fossils, corresponding to trilobites, in addition to widespread rock store finds

From the Writer

Newbie’s Introduction

Uncover superb data, offered in an easy-to-use format! Discover out about matters like historic life, extinction, and the way fossils kind.

Information to Fossils

Get to know the various kinds of fossils—from animal fossils (like dinosaurs!) to plant fossils, amber, microfossils, and pseudofossils.

Ideas for Gathering

Discover ways to spot fossils in nature and the way to establish them, in addition to necessary particulars about what’s allowed and the way to keep secure.

Writer ‏ : ‎ Journey Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print size ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591939399
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591939399
Merchandise Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Studying age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.36 x 7 inches
A part of collection ‏ : ‎ Easy Introductions to Science
Grade stage ‏ : ‎ 1 – 7
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1020L