fossils

Presents two books by Aliki including "Digging up Dinosaurs," which introduces different types of dinosaurs and explains how scientists study fossilized bones; and "Mummies Made in Egypt," which describes why ancient Egyptians prepared and wrapped the dead, and explains the mummification process.

Describes vertebrate life in Australia and New Zealand during the Mesozoic period, including amphibians, birds, and mammals, as well as dinosaurs and other reptiles.

Explains how the cataclysmic-collision theory of dinosaur extinction came about and the scientific melee that ensued.

Traces the history of one of the world's most productive dinosaur-fossil producing regions, and describes the Mesozoic terrestrial ecosystem that produced them.

The author recounts the day-to-day drama of exploring Mongolia's Gobi Desert with an international team of scientists and finding one of the richest dinosaur sites ever discovered.

For each date in the calendar year, the author identifies events relating to dinosaurs that happened in various years, including the birthdates of scientists, discoveries, and opening of dinosaur movies.

A paleontologist presents an account of how his childhood ferver for dinosaurs became a lifelong commitment to cutting-edge science, documenting his many adventures, from Los Angeles to the rich fossil badlands of the Gobi desert.

An introduction to rocks and fossils, including information on the various types of rocks and how fossils are created.

Examines how paleontologists discover, study, classify, reconstruct, and restore the fossil remains of many kinds of dinosaurs.