Rocks & Fossils

Author: Robert Raymond Coenraads
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y, ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Uncover the intriguing world beneath our feet Rocks and Fossils reveal the state of the planet now and what the future may bring, including clues about the shifting, changing nature of the continents, mountain ranges, oceans, and islands. Rocks and Fossils is a beautifully illustrated book that brings life to the seemingly timeless landscape. It explains geological concepts in relevant and familiar terms. Lively illustrations reveal a vast, hidden world via cross-sections and cutaways with explanatory captions. The book explores the internal engine of our planet -- the liquid iron core unique among terrestrial planets, which is the catalyst for the creation and destruction of land, mountain, and oceans. Rocks and Fossils is organized in six main sections: The Dynamic Earth: the ever-changing nature of the world Ancient Worlds: life from the Precambrian era to the age of humans Key Features: how rocks and fossils form Rocks and Fossils in the Landscape: where to find fossils Minerals: How they form and why some are precious Fossils: signs of life from single-cell organisms to dinosaurs. Rocks and Fossils explains the fossil record to show how prehistoric lifeforms are linked to plants and animals still on Earth. Why did some species survive and others perish? What does the future hold?

Rocks and Fossils

Author: Struan Reid
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780746096338
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Struan Reid explains how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the past history of the Earth and its future, and where you can see and find them.

The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks and Minerals

Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439372756
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.

Under Michigan

Author: Charles Ferguson Barker
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814330883
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
An exciting trip below the surface of Michigan's rocks and fossils. Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth's surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth's crust more than fourteen thousand feet--a depth three-and-a-half times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Within these layers of rock rest all sorts of ancient fossils and minerals that date back to the eras when tropical seas spread across Michigan and hot volcanoes flung molten rock into its skies--long before mile-thick glaciers bulldozed over Michigan and plowed through ancient river valleys to form the Great Lakes. Under Michigan is the first book for young readers about the geologic history of the state and the structure scientists call the Michigan Basin. A fun and educational journey, Under Michigan explores Earth's geological past, taking readers far below the familiar sights of Michigan and nearby places to explain the creation of minerals and fossils and show where they can be found in the varying layers of rock. Readers will learn about the hard rock formations surrounding Michigan and also discover the tall mountain ridges hidden at the bottom of the Great Lakes. With beautiful illustrations by author Charles Ferguson Barker, a glossary of scientific terms, and charming page to keep field notes, Under Michigan is a wonderful resource for young explorers to use at home, in school, or on a trip across Michigan.

Fossils and Rocks

Author: Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
ISBN: 1625132018
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth.

Discover Science: Rocks and Fossils

Author: Chris Pellant
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0753466066
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58

Book Description
Introduces different kinds of rocks and fossils, including how they are formed and where they can be found.

Rocks

Author: Emanuel Ro
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description

A Guide to Rocks & Fossils

Author: Arthur Bresnahan Busbey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils of the World

Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780192314
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a comprehensive reference to 700 minerals, rocks, plants and animal fossils from around the globe and how to identify them, with more than 2000 photographs and illustrations. It is an essential reference book for amateur geologists and palaeontologists, revealing how rocks and fossils form, sites and habitats, classification, and a photographic guide. Extensive illustrated directories feature profiles of over 700 rocks, minerals and plant and animal fossils, describing their qualities and properties, and specification factfiles. It features over 1200 photographs of rocks and fossils for easy identification plus more than 800 artworks, including timescales, structural artworks of rocks and minerals, and reconstructions of fossilized plants and animals. It includes detailed information on safe extraction, home testing techniques, safe cleaning and how to display specimens - all you need to build an impressive collection. Rocks, minerals and fossils have a timeless fascination. This expert book provides a complete reference for anyone interested in the earth sciences. The book's major feature is its two extensive visual directories - one on rocks and minerals and one on fossils - containing over 700 in-depth specimen profiles. Information boxes give facts and figures such as type and location, and artworks and reconstructions show the structure-type of rocks and how each fossil originally looked. It provides all the facts anyone needs about the hugely absorbing subjects of geology and paleontology. This impressive work is beautiful to look at and will engage every reader.

Fossils

Author: Andrea Rivera
Publisher: Abdo Zoom-Launch
ISBN: 9781532120435
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From dinosaur bones to leaf imprints, learn all about fossils in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.