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Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals tells us more about our own existence. Have you ever searched for fossils? Unearth some in this book.
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A collection of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, from plant-eating and meat-eating dinosaurs, horned, armored, and spiked dinosaurs to the first bird, an ancient shark, and an armored fish. Features 28 dinosaur and other prehistoric animals including Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus, Dtegosaurus, and many more. Includes fascinating facts and size comparison images. Stunning and colorful artwork bring each dinosaur to life. --Page 4 of cover.
3) Big tree
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"Sycamore seed siblings Merwin and Louise must use their wits and imaginations to navigate a mysterious and often dangerous world, filled with talking plants, monsters, meteors, and the fear of never finding the right conditions to set down roots and become big trees"--
5) Fossil
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A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.
6) Dinosaur!
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Based on the television series "Dinosaur!" Examines the natural history, biology, and controversy that surrounds the Mesozoic period of the dinosaur.
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Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
1993
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English
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In two parallel stories, an intelligent female member of a prehistoric tribe becomes instrumental in advancing the lot of her people, and the daughter of a paleontologist is visiting him on a dig in Africa when important fossil remains are discovered.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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"Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art, and imagination combine to...
19) Prehistoric life
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Discover the origins of life on Earth -- from the first bacteria through the age of giant dinosaurs to the coming of humans--Cover.