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

"In this book, readers will learn about the fascinating stories behind fossils and how they are preserved. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how fossils form, the shapes they take, and where they can be found"--

Introduces "living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct?"--Amazon.com.

An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces fossils to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Describes how giant carnivorous dinosaurs hunted, as well as how scientists have learned about them through fossil studies.

When Arthur's third-grade class goes hunting for fossils at Rainbow Rock State Park, his friend Buster actually finds one, and instead of turning it in Buster decides to take it home--but he soon regrets his decision.

Presents information on fossils, including how different types are formed, how they have been used to date periods in Earth's history, and major areas of the world where fossil hunting is going on today.

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

Read all about paleontology in Super Simple Fossil Projects. Kids will learn about how fossils are created. Discover how scientists study fossils to learn about plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago. Then, make plaster fossils, practice excavating fossils, and more. Each project has color photos and easy?to?follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.--Amazon.