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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, breathing creatures. Filled with fun dinosaur facts (a T. Rex skull can weigh up to 750 pounds!) and an informational "Dinometer," Dinosaur Bones is sure to make young dinosaur enthusiasts roar with delight.
2) Fossils
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English
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This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.
Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and coastlines.
This practical introductory guide provides general...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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? Using contrasting "then" and "now" illustrations, veteran nonfiction writer Caroline Arnold alternates between a prehistoric creature in its native environment...
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English
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Martin introduces readers to the world of ichnology, the study of traces and trace fossils -- such as tracks, trails, burrows, nests, toothmarks, and other vestiges of behavior -- and how through these remarkable clues, help scientists explore and intuit the rich and complicated lives of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era.
6) Fossils
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English
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"From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--
7) Fossil
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English
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Discover what fossilized shells, bones, skulls, teeth, and plants tell us about the distant past.
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Ivy + Bean volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everyone in second grade seems set on breaking a world record and friends Ivy and Bean are no exception, deciding to become the youngest people ever to discover a dinosaur skeleton.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals tells us more about our own existence. Have you ever searched for fossils? Unearth some in this book.
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English
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In this 2018 New York Times Notable Book,Paige Williams "does for fossils what Susan Orlean did for orchids" (Book Riot) in her account of one Florida man's attempt to sell a dinosaur skeleton from Mongolia—a story "steeped in natural history, human nature, commerce, crime, science, and politics" (Rebecca Skloot).
In 2012, a New York auction catalogue boasted an unusual offering: "a superb Tyrannosaurus skeleton."...
In 2012, a New York auction catalogue boasted an unusual offering: "a superb Tyrannosaurus skeleton."...
Author
Publisher
Darby Creek Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Learn about rare dinosaur fossils: the "dinosaur mummies" that are not just bones and teeth, but also include fossilized soft tissues, like skin, muscle and internal organs and what they can reveal about prehistoric life.
15) Fossils
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.
17) Shark tooth tale
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When the owner of Treasures of Time agrees to hold a fossilized shark's tooth for him for one week, Freddy must think of a way to earn the fifty dollar price.
18) Fossils
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Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
19) Fossils
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces fossils to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
20) Insect fossils
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists' eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers' interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science...