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.

"Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will [examine] the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists learn about ancient life forms. Striking photographs, detailed diagrams, and lots of examples of fossils help you to learn...

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

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

"Fossils give us a glimpse into the past. Readers will enjoy learning about different kinds of fossils, how they form, and where they can be found. From the bones left by huge mastodons to the imprints of tiny trilobites, amazing fossil finds are sure to excite readers and give them a close-up look at ancient creatures. The detailed photographs give readers a clear sense of what fossils are and how they have become part of the earth. Readers will...

"Use the Next Generation Science Standards to identify the fossils of an ancient mammoth."--

This volume explores the process through which fossils are formed.

Ranks eleven dinosaurs, showing which one was the fastest, tallest, longest, and heaviest.

Explains how fossils help scientists piece together what they believe dinosaurs looked like.