Junior Paleontologist Activity Book Ages 5 To 12

In this book you can learn about ancient life, complete fun activities, and explore just some of the more than 220 national parks that are known to preserve fossils and which offer a look into the past.

In this book you can learn about ancient life, complete fun activities, and explore just some of the more than 220 national parks that are known to preserve fossils and which offer a look into the past.

Dig into the history of life with this children’s introduction to paleontology, complete with an identification section and “how to” instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That’s followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs and illustrations, you’ll always know what to look for. A “how to” section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. You’ll also get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You’ll Find “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can’t collect Identification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds

Emma thinks dinosaurs are scary, so when her class goes on a trip to the Natural History Museum to study dinosaurs and fossils, she isn't at all keen? ...she's partnered with Jake to find a fossil in a big chunk of dirt. Luckily, Jake LOVES dinosaurs and is happy to take the lead, but will Emma be able to overcome her fear so she can be a paleontologist for the day? The story features Mary Anning a pioneered paleontologist and fossils collector who is a female role model in the male-dominated field of paleontology. Educational back matter includes facts about Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil and dinosaur facts! The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for: -Dinosaur books for kids 3-8 and kids books about fossils-Feminist picture books about historical women-Daring books for girls-Kids STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) books-Entertain and educate at the same time.