paleontology

Describes some significant dinosaur discoveries and what scientists can learn from studying dinosaur fossils.

Discusses the nature and formation of fossils, the different types, and how and where to find them.

Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past.

An account of the finding of the first entire skeleton of an ichthyosaur, an extinct sea reptile, by a twelve-year-old English girl who went on to become a paleontologist.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe Leonardo, the most complete dinosaur mummy ever found.

Describes some of the newly discovered dinosaurs and what paleontologists have learned about these prehistoric creatures in recent years.

Explains how the remains of an animal or plant fossilize over millions of years, where fossils may be found, and what we can learn from them.

Describes fossil discoveries, how and when they were made, and what they tell us about the earth's history.

Discusses more than 80 different types of dinosaurs native to North America in the context of changing geography, animal and plant communities, and climate during the Mesozoic Era.

Provides information on the prehistory of animal and plant life before the time of dinosaurs, including fun facts, descriptive illustrations, humorous cartoons, a glossary, a pronunciation guide, and a time line.