Description
Book SynopsisExplore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons and hands-on activities.
Find out more about fossils and what they teach us about prehistoric life. Learn how fossils form and where they are found and explore different types of fossil, such as trace fossils and amber, and discover famous fossil hunters.
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
With a mix of photos and illustrations, these books are perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Other books in the series: Erosion and Weathering / Fossils / Earthquakes and Volcanoes/ The Rock Cycle/ Earth's Layers/ Types of Soil
Table of Contents
- 1: What is a fossil?
- 1: Sedimentary rock
- 1: Types of sedimentary rock
- 1: Turning to stone
- 1: Moulds and casts
- 1: Traces and tracks
- 1: Amber
- 1: What can we learn from fossils?
- 1: Where are fossils found?
- 1: Digging for fossils
- 1: Famous fossil hunters
- 1: Fossil fuels
- 1: Quick quiz answers
- 1: Now test your knowledge!
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Further reading
- 1: Index
