Discover how paleontologists dig deep to discover these remains and how they use them to learn more about the plants and animals that once covered the planet.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Millions of years ago, Earth was populated by animals unlike any that we know today. The only way to learn anything about these extinct species is to study the remains they have left behind in Earth's rocks and soil.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780531282748
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic - Inc.
Publication Date: 02-01-2012
Pages: 48
Product Dimensions: 6.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 8 - 10 Years
Series: True Books: Earth Science (Paperback)
About the Author
SUSAN H. GRAY is an Associate Professor at the New York Institute of Technology who specializes in computer-human interaction.