Presents an introduction to dinosaur fossils, discussing fossil formation, dinosaur trace fossils, tiny and massive fossils, polar dinosaurs, and more.
Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy, focusing onhow fossils are found and what they reveal about the past; features a visit to the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona; and includes an investigation of the characteristics required for an environment to preserve remains.
Presents a full-color illustrated examination of the dinosaurs that once roamed the earth, their history, life and extinction and discusses the various species and their sizes, what they ate and where they lived, and how they cared for their young.
Explores the connection between birds and dinosaurs, details the time and areas where these dinosaurs roamed, as well as what they ate and how they behaved, and discusses major related fossil discoveries.
Describes how different kinds of dinosaurs hatched their young from eggs and explains how scientists have studied fossilized eggs to learn about these prehistoric creatures.