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Digging up insect fossils

2022
"According to fossils that have been found, insects have been living on Earth for more than 400 million years! That means they were around before the dinosaurs and long before humans walked on Earth. How do scientists know this? They study the different kinds of impressions left in rock from these amazing prehistoric creatures. . . . This book . . . explains the different kinds of insect fossils, how they formed, and what we've learned from them"--Provided by publisher.

Insect fossils

An introduction to insect fossils, discussing where they are found, how they become fossils and more.

Megabugs

and other prehistoric critters that roamed the planet
2019
Describes prehistoric insects that roamed the world.

Insect fossils

Provides an introduction to fossils, exploring how they are formed and examines some insect fossils.

Insect fossils

2017
An introduction to insect fossils, discussing where they are found, how they become fossils and more.

What bugged the dinosaurs?

insects, disease, and death in the Cretaceous
2008
Provides evidence on the role that insects played in the life and death of prehistoric dinosaurs.

Insects

2004
Explains what insects were like in prehistoric times, describing their characteristics, life cycles, feeding habits, and fossils. Also includes a further resource list, activity suggestions, a quiz, and a glossary.

Extinct insects and those in danger of extinction

1991
Discusses the physical characteristics of several endangered, extinct, and prehistoric species of insects.

Flying giants of long ago

1984
An introduction to prehistoric animals that flew.

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