fossils

Traces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure.

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

Presents an introduction to human fossils, discussing the human past, the first human fossils discovered in the nineteenth century, human teeth, human skulls, and more.

Presents an introduction to dinosaur fossils, discussing fossil formation, dinosaur trace fossils, tiny and massive fossils, polar dinosaurs, and more.

Presents an introduction to animal fossils, discussing the different ways that fossils can form, amber, tar pits, fossil footprints, animal dung, sea life, and more.

Introduces fossils, discusses how they form, and describes how fossil-hunters find the sites.

Describes fossils and past life forms as well as today's rare plants and animals.

Learn about fossils through an animated courtroom drama.

The various types of rocks found in our planet are presented in vibrant illustrations. Rich with information about minerals, gemstones, fossilization, the rock cycle, and more, this book will enthrall future geologists with Earth's diverse wonders..

The rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks.