paleontology

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the prehistoric relative of modern-day bears.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day big cats, such as the lion, cheetah, and leopard.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day deer.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day armadillos.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a prehistoric relative of the modern-day rhinoceros.

Provides information about the appearance and lifestyle of the dire wolf, and discusses the prehistoric world in which it lived.

Presents an introduction to fossils, in simple text with illustrations, describing how they are formed, and what they tell us about the past.

While spending the summer with his paleontologist mother at the dig in Montana headed by his surly grandfather, eleven-year-old Alec tries to solve the mystery surrounding some missing fossils.

Contains facts about dinosaurs and paleontology and features fictional journal entries that chronicle an expedition to an island in South America where dinosaurs still roam.

This book explores careers in paleontology using examples of real-life scientists.