Describes the research and paleontological investigation that led to the identification and classification of the dinosaur Troodon.

Introduces readers to many types of dinosaurs whose skeletons and reconstructions are seen in museums and explains how scientists uncover, preserve, and study fossils. Other segments: The mysteries of dinosaurs: LeVar buries a time capsule and relates this activity to what we find now when we look at dinosaurs from the past ; What makes a dinosaur?: dino-history poem with visuals of present day animals who are related to dinosaurs ; Let's dig up fossils:...

"This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from "pebble pup" to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you'll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils--and maybe even gold." --Amazon.com.

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss. -- Illustrations and rhyming text present all kinds of dinosaurs, including ones that are sweet, grumpy, spiky, or lumpy. -- A field mouse finds himself in the Field Museum when the roof of his former home is transported there with the rest of the bones of a dinosaur named Sue. -- A rhyming tale of Triceratops,...

A step-by-step guide to finding, studying, and interpreting fossils--from searching for sites to extracting, cleaning, and restoring finds.

Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!

Esta obra transporta al joven lector al continente de Australia a descubrir unas formaciones rocosas que contienen descubrimientos asombrosos acerca de los dinosaurios. El lector aprenderá cómo vivían, qué comían, y otros datos muy interesantes. La obra incluye fotografías y una página que explica los diferentes grupos de dinosaurios.

Traces the evolution of life on earth from the appearance of the first jellyfish 670 million years ago through the emergence of man.

Describes fossil discoveries, how and when they were made, and what they tell us about the earth's history.