plants, fossil

"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.

Describes how the first plants and animals adapted to life on dry land.

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

Presents a visual guide to dinosaurs of all the prehistoric eras, with over 1,000 images and hundreds of fun facts and trivia about the world of dinosaurs, including their size, where they lived, how they hunted or defended themselves, and what they ate. Includes a glossary.

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

Presents sketches of dinosaurs thought to have lived and dominated the world during the early Cretaceous period, discussing what paleontologists believe about how these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, how they hunted, and their life cycles.

Examines clues about the evolution of flowers, traveling to the Hengduan Mountains of China, where a flower fossil from the age of the dinosaurs has been discovered and where many popular plants, including rhododendrons, primroses, and clematis, originated.

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.