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

"Describes dinosaur fossils that have been found around the world and what fossils can tell us about what dinosaurs ate. Includes dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes how the Pterodactyl and other pterosaurs were discovered, how paleontologists study their bones, and what the fossil evidence tells us about these ancient flying lizards"--

Lively rhyming text and paper collage illustrations present fun dinosaur facts.

"A book of fun facts about fossils, pterodactyls, the T. rex, and more!"--

An easy-to-read account of the woolly mammoth, a giant land mammal which has been extinct for over 11,000 years.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight giant sea reptiles.

"Dinosaurs roamed the earth for millions and millions of years. Museum visitors are awed by the massive skeletons/fossils/creatures on display. But how did the fossils of a colossal diplodocus make the 145-million-year journey from the prehistoric plains of Utah to the Smithsonian Museum of today? Acclaimed author and illustrator, Jessie Hartland (How the Sphinx Got to the Museum), beautifully presents this informative and fascinating history of the...