Presents general information about paleontologists, what they learn about prehistoric animals and vegetation by studying them.

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past.

Discusses how fossils are formed, where they might be found, and what they can tell us about the past.

"In his accessible introduction to the study and meaning of fossils, the world-renowned paleontologist Richard Fortey provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fossils and their use in reconstructing the history of life on Earth. Extensively illustrated in full color throughout, this fifth edition of Fossils includes the most recent advances in our understanding of the fossil record and the significance of new fossil finds"--Back cover.

Renowned paleontologist and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs Steve Brusatte charts the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' successor: mammals, which emerged from the shadows to rule the Earth--

Presents a number of facts about dinosaur fossils and what they tell us about how dinosaurs looked and how they lived.

An illustrated introduction to sharks that lived during the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras.