fossils

An exploration of fossils that discusses the work of paleontologists, covering the techniques they use and what type of information they learn from studying a fossil; and examines fossil links that reveal facts about the development of Homo sapiens.

A detailed examination of the world of dinosaurs, their appearance, behavior, and families, describing current theories about their extinction and explaining how paleontologists study their fossilized remains.

While hiking with a group of other teens in the Utah desert, Alyssa and Rob attempt to foil the plans of a fossil-stealing kidnapper.

Explores the origins of life on Earth, by studying the fossils of the past, from the early plants and animals, through the age of dinosaurs, and the coming of humans.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.

Describes the inner and outer workings of dinosaurs, discussing what has been learned about their anatomy, diet, and behavior from fossils.

Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.

Presents general information on dinosaurs, including when and where they lived, characteristics, and behaviors. Includes clip art CD-ROM.

Presents a photographic introduction to fossils, explaining what they are, looking at different types of fossils, and discussing what they reveal about the past.