paleontology

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

Follows members of a team of paleontologists as they search for dinosaur remains in the Hell Creek badlands of Montana and discover the largest fossil skull ever found.

Surveys prehistoric life from the earliest stirrings of simple organisms to complex life forms, including reptiles and early humans.

Describes the discovery of fossilized remains of the largest dinosaur yet known, what has been learned so far from the remains, and what we currently believe about the dinosaurs in general.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of eleven dinosaurs of the Jurassic period including Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Cryptocleidus. Also contains a glossary and miscellaneous facts about dinosaurs.

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

How can we know what dinosaurs really looked like? Paleoartists use a growing base of scientific knowledge--and a certain amount of guesswork--to create increasingly accurate images.

Nine-year-old Thomas, his cousin Rita, and their Junior Scientist Club travel to Montana with a paleontologist and help discover one of the most complete T-Rex skeleton ever discovered. They follow carefully as the fossil is dug up, transported to California, assembled, and put on display in the Dinosaur Hall at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Based on a true story; includes photographs of the excavation and fossil recovery.

Paleontologist Chris McGowan examines various dinosaur species and explains how he and other researchers learn about the prehistoric animals. Includes over twenty-five hands-on experiments.

Offers insight into the discovery of the frozen carcass of a baby mammoth in Siberia, featuring photographs and interviews with experts involved in the research, and discussing such topics as radiocarbon dating, characteristics of the prehistoric world, and the conditions that led to the preservation of this creature.