fossils

A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.

"Describes the animals of the Quaternary Period, when an ice age took hold of Earth, and new animals evolved to survive the harsh weather. This period also marks when our human ancestors started to appear. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the animals of the Paleozoic Era, when animals with bony parts and the first land animals developed. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes some of the animals of the Triassic Period, a time when reptiles were common and when the first dinosaurs, and the ancestors of the mammals, started to evolve. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the animals of the Tertiary Period, when huge open plains of grass formed, and mammals developed long legs to suit this new environment. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of eleven dinosaurs of the Jurassic period including Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Cryptocleidus.

Introduces different types of dinosaurs, their characteristics and habits, and the scientific studies of dinosaur fossils.

Doctor Zoltan Bearish and his gang of swindlers try to pass off fake dinosaur bones in order to embarrass Professor Actual Factual and the Bearsonian Institution.