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Author : John G. Maisey
Publisher : Henry Holt
ISBN 13 : 9780805043662
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (436 download)
Download or read book Discovering Fossil Fishes written by John G. Maisey and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the evolution of fishes and shows how human anatomy shows traces of fish ancestry
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
ISBN 13 : 1575055368
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Fossil Fish Found Alive written by Sally M. Walker and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the 1938 discovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct, and subsequent research about it.
Author : J. William Schopf
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691237573
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Cradle of Life written by J. William Schopf and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest mysteries in reconstructing the history of life on Earth has been the apparent absence of fossils dating back more than 550 million years. We have long known that fossils of sophisticated marine life-forms existed at the dawn of the Cambrian Period, but until recently scientists had found no traces of Precambrian fossils. The quest to find such traces began in earnest in the mid-1960s and culminated in one dramatic moment in 1993 when William Schopf identified fossilized microorganisms three and a half billion years old. This startling find opened up a vast period of time--some eighty-five percent of Earth's history--to new research and new ideas about life's beginnings. In this book, William Schopf, a pioneer of modern paleobiology, tells for the first time the exciting and fascinating story of the origins and earliest evolution of life and how that story has been unearthed. Gracefully blending his personal story of discovery with the basics needed to understand the astonishing science he describes, Schopf has produced an introduction to paleobiology for the interested reader as well as a primer for beginning students in the field. He considers such questions as how did primitive bacteria, pond scum, evolve into the complex life-forms found at the beginning of the Cambrian Period? How do scientists identify ancient microbes and what do these tiny creatures tell us about the environment of the early Earth? (And, in a related chapter, Schopf discusses his role in the controversy that swirls around recent claims of fossils in the famed meteorite from Mars.) Like all great teachers, Schopf teaches the non-specialist enough about his subject along the way that we can easily follow his descriptions of the geology, biology, and chemistry behind these discoveries. Anyone interested in the intriguing questions of the origins of life on Earth and how those origins have been discovered will find this story the best place to start.
Author : Frank A. Garcia
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811728003
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Discovering Fossils written by Frank A. Garcia and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete beginner's guide, with vertebrate and invertebrate fossil descriptions.
Author : Judith A. Williams
Publisher : Enslow Elementary
ISBN 13 : 9780766022676
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (226 download)
Download or read book Discovering Dinosaurs with a Fossil Hunter written by Judith A. Williams and published by Enslow Elementary. This book was released on 2004 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do scientists learn about dinosaurs? They ask questions! How are fossils found? What do fossils tell us about dinosaurs? Did dinosaurs come from eggs? Join a world-famous dinosaur expert as he helps you answer these questions. You will soon start asking questions of your own! Book jacket.
Author : Xist Publishing
Publisher : Xist Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1532403364
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (324 download)
Download or read book Fossils / Fósiles written by Xist Publishing and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Let's journey into the past and explore dinosaurs and more through fossils! From dinosaurs to mammoth tusks, toddlers can discover the treasures of our prehistoric past through colorful images and simple titles. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Bilingual Discover Series books feature both English and Spanish words to introduce language learners to new vocabulary. Each page features a professionally photographed object with a simple title beneath it. Libros bilingües para bebés y niños pequeños ¡Vamos a viajar al pasado y explorar dinosaurios y más a través de fósiles! De los dinosaurios a los colmillos de mamut, los niños pequeños pueden descubrir los tesoros de nuestro pasado prehistórico a través de imágenes coloridas y títulos sencillos. Utilizado como un salto para la interacción, Discover Series Picture Books son una gran manera de introducir nuevas imágenes, palabras e ideas a los bebés y niños pequeños. Los libros bilingües de Discover Series cuentan con palabras tanto en inglés como en español para introducir a los aprendices de idiomas en un nuevo vocabulario. Cada página presenta un objeto fotografiado profesionalmente con un título simple debajo de él.
Author : Karolyn Shindler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780565094379
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (943 download)
Download or read book Discovering Dorothea written by Karolyn Shindler and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1898, a 19-year-old girl marched into the Natural History Museum and demanded a job. At the time, no women were employed there as scientists, but for the determined Dorothea Bate this was the first step in an extraordinary career as a pioneering explorer and fossil-hunter and the beginning of an association with the Museum that was to last for more than 50 years. As a young woman she explored the islands of Cyprus, Crete and the little known Majorca and Menorca, braving parental opposition and considerable physical hardship and danger. In remote mountain caves and sea-battered cliffs, she discovered, against enormous odds, the fossil evidence of unique species of extinct fauna, previously unknown to science, including dwarf elephants and hippos, giant dormice and a strange small goat-like antelope. Internationally respected as an outstanding palaeontologist during her lifetime, Dorothea was largely forgotten after her death. Now, working from unpublished letters, papers and work diaries and re-tracing her steps, Karolyn Shindler has rediscovered Dorothea's life.
Author : Wendy Rydell
Publisher : Troll Communications
ISBN 13 : 9780893759742
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (597 download)
Download or read book Discovering Fossils written by Wendy Rydell and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers questions about the frozen, petrified, molded, imprinted, or otherwise preserved remains of prehistoric life forms which guide scientists in their study of early plants and animals.
Author : Kate Waters
Publisher : Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN 13 : 0448490196
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (484 download)
Download or read book Curious About Fossils written by Kate Waters and published by Grosset & Dunlap. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Are] you curious where ... fossils came from-- and who found them? Dig into this book to discover more about [the] exciting clues to the past!"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Cody Crane
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338781596
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (387 download)
Download or read book All About Fossils (A True Book: Digging in Geology) written by Cody Crane and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found? What are fossils and how do they form? This book answers this question and many more about the fascinating world of fossils. From the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past, everything readers need to know is covered!
Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 1467710202
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)
Download or read book Figuring Out Fossils written by Sally M. Walker and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Chris Pellant
Publisher : Kingfisher
ISBN 13 : 9780753472057
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Discover Science: Rocks and Fossils written by Chris Pellant and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Science: Rocks and Fossils by by Chris Pellant is a bright and age-appropriate introduction to the three basic forms of rock, crystals, and fossils. Filled with information about geological processes like erosion, weathering and examples of the many ways we use rock, this book is perfect for both the science classroom and budding geologists alike. The Discover Science series will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, this series gives young readers answers to fundamental questions about the human body, animals, planet Earth and the Solar System. At the back of each book, science experiments, colorful craft activities and notes for parents and teachers will help every reader get creative as they learn.
Author : Adrian Lister
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 158834617X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)
Download or read book Darwin's Fossils written by Adrian Lister and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals how Darwin's study of fossils shaped his scientific thinking and led to his development of the theory of evolution. Darwin's Fossils is an accessible account of Darwin's pioneering work on fossils, his adventures in South America, and his relationship with the scientific establishment. While Darwin's research on Galápagos finches is celebrated, his work on fossils is less well known. Yet he was the first to collect the remains of giant extinct South American mammals; he worked out how coral reefs and atolls formed; he excavated and explained marine fossils high in the Andes; and he discovered a fossil forest that now bears his name. All of this research was fundamental in leading Darwin to develop his revolutionary theory of evolution. This richly illustrated book brings Darwin's fossils, many of which survive in museums and institutions around the world, together for the first time. Including new photography of many of the fossils--which in recent years have enjoyed a surge of scientific interest--as well as superb line drawings produced in the nineteenth century and newly commissioned artists' reconstructions of the extinct animals as they are understood today, Darwin's Fossils reveals how Darwin's discoveries played a crucial role in the development of his groundbreaking ideas.
Author : Richard Edmonds
Publisher : Dovecote Press
ISBN 13 : 9781874336655
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (366 download)
Download or read book Discover Dorset Fossils written by Richard Edmonds and published by Dovecote Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark Norell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520225015
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Discovering Dinosaurs written by Mark Norell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the evolutionary relationship of dinosaurs, answers fifty specific questions about them, profiles forty-one specimens, and describes six expeditions of the American Museum of Natural History.
Author : Jan Leyssens
Publisher : Marvelous But True
ISBN 13 : 9781605377193
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (771 download)
Download or read book The Discovery of the Dinosaurs written by Jan Leyssens and published by Marvelous But True. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth book in the 'Marvelous But True' series about the discovery of the dinosaurs
Author : Adrienne Mayor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691245606
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book The First Fossil Hunters written by Adrienne Mayor and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of how the fossils of dinosaurs, mammoths, and other extinct animals influenced some of the most spectacular creatures of classical mythology Griffins, Centaurs, Cyclopes, and Giants—these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the modern imagination through the vivid accounts that have come down to us from the ancient Greeks and Romans. But what if these beings were more than merely fictions? What if monstrous creatures once roamed the earth in the very places where their legends first arose? This is the arresting and original thesis that Adrienne Mayor explores in The First Fossil Hunters. Through careful research and meticulous documentation, she convincingly shows that many of the giants and monsters of myth did have a basis in fact—in the enormous bones of long-extinct species that were once abundant in the lands of the Greeks and Romans. As Mayor shows, the Greeks and Romans were well aware that a different breed of creatures once inhabited their lands. They frequently encountered the fossilized bones of these primeval beings, and they developed sophisticated concepts to explain the fossil evidence, concepts that were expressed in mythological stories. The legend of the gold-guarding griffin, for example, sprang from tales first told by Scythian gold-miners, who, passing through the Gobi Desert at the foot of the Altai Mountains, encountered the skeletons of Protoceratops and other dinosaurs that littered the ground. Like their modern counterparts, the ancient fossil hunters collected and measured impressive petrified remains and displayed them in temples and museums; they attempted to reconstruct the appearance of these prehistoric creatures and to explain their extinction. Long thought to be fantasy, the remarkably detailed and perceptive Greek and Roman accounts of giant bone finds were actually based on solid paleontological facts. By reading these neglected narratives for the first time in the light of modern scientific discoveries, Adrienne Mayor illuminates a lost world of ancient paleontology.
