fossil plants

"The first plants on Earth likely evolved around 700 million years ago, and their presence may have been what helped prepare Earth for the evolution of land animals . . . From casts to trace fossils, the different kinds of plant fossils are uncovered for . . . readers, supported by photographic examples of each"--Provided by publisher.

"Petrified forests are some of the coolest-looking fossils scientists find and study. They can tell us so much about the past, including what Earth was like before humans walked on it. How do these . . . remains form? Why? Readers can find the answers to these questions within the pages of this book, complete with close-up photographs of petrified wood they might never otherwise see"--Provided by publisher.

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

Presents an introduction to plant fossils, discussing the first plant fossils, fossils in amber and in coal, meat-eating plants, megaflora, and more.

Researching exoplanets is a thrilling new frontier in science. There are periodically fresh stories in the media about exoplanets and the possibility of life existing outside Earth’s solar system. Readers learn about scientists’ speculations on faraway alien life. Profiles of fascinating exoplanets are examined, as are the technical matters of how scientists use spectra to obtain data about stars and planets. The habitable zone of a planet, what extreme life has been discovered, and what life-forms might exist on some moons are studied, as well as the Kepler Mission, launched in 2009 to search for Earth-like planets.

Reveals the course of the agricultural revolution, showing how basic archaeological methods and modern technologies are used to investigate one of the most important developments in human history.

Presents an introduction to plant fossils, discussing the first plant fossils, fossils in amber and in coal, meat-eating plants, megaflora, and more.

Offers an evolutionary perspective of the plant world from the time of the earliest life forms.

Special effects and graphics aid an exploration of early life on Earth. Examines the fossil record for clues to prehistoric life and examples of how life forms have continually adapted to their ever-changing world.

A comprehensive atlas that covers all aspects of the history of life on Earth, from its formation to the present time.