What Are Fossils?

Fossils provide a valuable look into our ancient past. By examining fossils and the rocks they are found in, scientists understand the effects that events such as mass extinctions, meteroite impacts, and climate change have on Earth's history. This fascinating book explains how plants and animals become fossils, how they are extracted from excavation sites, and how paleontologists and geologists piece together Earth's history by studying these ancient clues.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 02/28/2012
ISBN: 9780778772194
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.40w x 0.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2012

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 150813 / What Are Fossils?
Reading Level: 6.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1