fishes, fossil

"Teeth, tails, and scales--oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this . . . Level 2 reader is packed with . . . facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more!"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the reader to sea monsters"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to marine fossils.

Ever wonder what the Earth was like before humans, when giant animals roamed the Earth and weird creatures swam in the sea? Travel along on this fun and funny trip back in time to learn the history of life on Earth and how and when things and creatures changed. Featuring cartoons and Common Core alignment activities for teachers and kids, this book is a wonderful addition to any science class, library, or home bookshelf.

Tells about the earliest life forms that arose from the water, evolving into vertebrates, primitive fish, and other sea creatures.

Focuses on the characteristics of prehistoric fishes.

Traces the evolution of fishes over the course of 500 million years, with illustrations and descriptions of their fossil remains, and discussion of what the ancient animals reveal about the place of humans in the history of life.

Contains a guide to large sea creatures of the past with illustrated profiles that provide information on size, shape, skeletal structure, behavior, and other interesting facts on both prehistoric and modern animals.