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Fossils for Kids

A Junior Scientist's Guide to Dinosaur Bones, Ancient Animals, and Prehistoric Life on Earth
By Ashley Hall
Series: Junior Scientists
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Fossils for Kids by Ashley Hall is a captivating introduction to the world of fossils for young readers. This book explores how fossils are formed, their significance in understanding Earth's history, and the thrilling process of discovering them. It's filled with fascinating facts and colourful illustrations that engage children's curiosity and spark their interest in palaeontology.
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If you're intrigued by prehistoric times, this captivating read invites curious young minds to delve into the fascinating world of fossils. You'll enjoy it if you're eager to learn about the ancient creatures that roamed the Earth and want to explore the exciting process of fossil hunting through engaging illustrations and fun facts.

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Fossils for Kids

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Uncover the ancient past—a guide to fantastic fossils for kids ages 6 to 8.

Set off on an amazing adventure into the prehistoric past when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Fossils for Kids is filled with fascinating photographs and captivating facts that will teach junior fossil hunters how fossils form, where they are found, and tips on how to identify them.

Start by learning more about some of your favourite dinosaurs—from Velociraptor to Tyrannosaurus rex—and where you can see the coolest dinosaur skeletons. Then, discover the creatures that predate even the dinosaurs! You'll meet famous birds, like the Archaeopteryx, explore tiny invertebrate trilobites, and learn which ancient plant is the source of a delicious drink—root beer!

Fossils for Kids includes:

Beyond dinos: You won't just be learning about dinosaurs; this book covers mammals, other reptiles, and plant fossils.

Greater knowledge: Use the fun sidebars to dive deeper into the fossil world and get more hands-on learning.

Clear images: The colourful pictures allow you to easily identify fossils.

It's time to unearth your scientific curiosity—there's no telling what you'll find using Fossils for Kids as your guide.

Series: Junior Scientists

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This engaging and educational book is praised for sparking children's interest in paleontology by explaining how fossils form, their diversity, and offering insights into finding them in the field or museums. Reviewers appreciate the comprehensive coverage of not just dinosaur fossils but also other vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and microorganisms. The book is lauded for its vivid illustrations, accurate science content, and its ability to be both a treasure trove of information and an inspirational resource for future paleontologists.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647393687

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 94

Collections

Ashley Hall Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Series: Junior Scientists

About the Author

Ashley Hall is a paleontologist, naturalist, science educator and communicator. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Bloomington. As Assistant Curator of Paleontology at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, she excavated, identified, and helped care for the museum's fossil collection.

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