Fossils

by Chris Oxlade

Overview

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997302
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Series:	Rock On!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	29 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

Table of Contents

What is a fossil? — How are fossils made? — What do fossils look like? — Where do we find fossils? — What kinds of fossils are there? — How do we find fossils? — What do fossils tell us? — What are fossil fuels? — Make a model fossil.

Interviews

Clear, simple text explains concepts well for age   Books about rocks for this age group a welcome addition   Contains lots of Common Core features suitable for age range   Fun activity at the end of each book consolidates learning   Uses real-life examples that the reader will be familiar with in their daily lives   Rock Solid Facts provide exciting examples and fun facts

Editorial Reviews

Rock-solid choices for enhancing earth science collections.

School Library Journal

From a young age, many kids are fascinated by fossils and rocks, and the books in the Rock On! series are designed to give them a taste of the science behind the trilobite or geode in their hands. Using accessible language, the books introduce key concepts, terminologies, and formation processes, along with “Rock Solid” fact boxes and high-quality, color illustrations. . . .the books’ inviting layout and broad scope will inspire curious youngsters to seek out more-thorough resources.

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