paleontology

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paleontology

Fossil

1990
A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.

Summer discovery

1998
While building a fort near their homes by Oregon's Umpqua River, two nine-year-olds make a discovery that involves their neighbors in trying to stop a bridge from being built on an important archeological site.

Fantastic fossils

2010
An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe what fossils are, how they form, and what they reveal about the past.

The illustrated encyclopedia of dinosaurs

an original and compelling insight into life in the dinosaur kingdom
1985
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.

The young Oxford book of the prehistoric world

1995
Follows the story of the earth from its fiery beginnings to a planet teeming with life. Discusses geography, fossils, the evolution of life, and dinosaurs.

Quicksand and other earthly wonders

1989
Presents "astonishing" features of our planet such as geysers, caves, salt lakes, peat bogs, carnivorous plants, creeping swamps, and autumn colors.

Dinosaur

1989
Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.

Mammoths and mastodons

titans of the Ice Age
2010
Provides information about mammoths and mastodons based on research from the discovery of a complete frozen baby mammoth, answers questions about their lives and why they became extinct, and includes photographs.

Dinosaur mountain

digging into the Jurassic Age
2010
A true story of an intrepid dinosaur hunter in 1908 Utah.

Dinosaurs and birds

1988
Discusses evolution theories relating dinosaurs and birds; describes various kinds of dinosaurs; and presents an overview of birds existing today.

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