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100 Facts: Fossils

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Journey millions of years back in time and uncover the remnants of ancient life frozen in stone with 100 Facts: Fossils! Written by renowned science writer Steve Parker, this fascinating educational guide features exactly 100 numbered facts designed to introduce young minds to the wonders of paleontology. Children will discover how different types of fossils form—from mineralized dinosaur bones and carbon imprints of prehistoric leaves to insects trapped in golden amber and giant mammoths preserved in ice. The book highlights world-famous fossil hotspots, explores the life stories of historical fossil hunters like Mary Anning, and explains how modern scientists reconstruct extinct creatures and past climates from clues buried deep underground. Packed with spectacular real-world photographs, detailed geological diagrams, and interactive quizzes, this book turns earth sciences into a thrilling, bite-sized learning experience.

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560 PAR o

Elementary School Library

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Detail Information

Series Title

100 Facts Series

Call Number

560 PAR o

Publisher

Essex, United Kingdom : Miles Kelly Publishing., 2012

Collation

48 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781848101647

Classification

560

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Subject(s)

fossils
100 facts
Paleontology
Prehistoric life
Excavations (Archaeology)

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