Adventures In Paleontology

Author : Thor A. Hansen,Irwin L. Slesnick
Publisher : NSTA Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780873552721

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Adventures in Paleontology by Thor A. Hansen,Irwin L. Slesnick Pdf

Millions of years after vanishing from the Earth, dinosaurs still have the power to stir students' curiosity. Deepen that interest with Adventures in Paleontology, a series of lively hands-on activities especially for middle schoolers. This beautifully illustrated full colour book feaatures 36 activities that open students up to a variety of foundational sciences, including biology, geology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. For example: "How Do Fossils Form?" discusses how organisms become fossils and illustrates the concept with activities that simulate fossil-making processe.s "What Can You Learn From Fossils?" explores what fossils teach about ancient organisms, and "Mass Extinction and Meteor Collisions With Earth" discusses recently discovered links between meteor and asteroid impacts on Earth and the demise of animals like dinosaurs. Other chapters cover how to tell the age of the Earth; how dinosaurs evolved; and diversity, classification, and taxonomy. The final chapters offer humanistic perspective on fossils in literature and art. As an attention-grabbing complement to the text, vivid full colour illustrations show not just skeletons and animal tracks but also what dinosaurs probably looked like in their natural setting. Handy line drawings guide students through each step of the activities.

Author : Lynne M. Clos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : PSU:000057929019

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Field Adventures in Paleontology by Lynne M. Clos Pdf

22 scientific/travel-adventure accounts of digging for fossils in the field in North America, South America, and Australia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Life of a Fossil Hunter by Anonim Pdf

Embark on a thrilling journey through the world of paleontology with "Adventures in Paleontology: Charles H. Sternberg's Fossil Hunter Chronicles" by Charles H. Sternberg. Join the intrepid fossil hunter as he uncovers the mysteries of prehistoric life in this captivating chronicle of discovery and adventure. As you delve into Sternberg's fossil hunter chronicles, prepare to be transported to ancient landscapes and distant epochs. From the excavation of colossal dinosaur bones to the thrill of unearthing rare fossils, every page is filled with excitement and wonder. But beyond the thrill of discovery, Sternberg's narratives offer insights into the scientific process and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. His meticulous attention to detail and passion for paleontology shine through, inspiring readers to explore the wonders of the natural world. Yet, amidst the excitement of fossil hunting, a profound question emerges: What can we learn from Sternberg's adventures in paleontology, and how do they deepen our understanding of Earth's history and evolution? Engage with Sternberg's fossil hunter chronicles through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling that bring the ancient past to life. His accounts of scientific discovery and exploration are both educational and exhilarating, inviting readers of all ages to embark on their own paleontological adventures. Now, as you journey alongside Sternberg in search of prehistoric treasures, consider this: How can his passion for paleontology inspire us to appreciate the wonders of the natural world and protect Earth's fossil heritage? Don't miss the opportunity to join the ranks of fossil hunters with "Adventures in Paleontology: Charles H. Sternberg's Fossil Hunter Chronicles." Acquire your copy today and embark on an unforgettable expedition through time and discovery. ```

Author : Thom Holmes,Laurie Holmes
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Dinosaurs
ISBN : 0766020789

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Great Dinosaur Expeditions and Discoveries by Thom Holmes,Laurie Holmes Pdf

Outlines several expeditions by paleontologists hunting for information about dinosaurs in America, Africa, Canada, Patagonia, and elsewhere.

Author : Roland T. Bird
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780875655161

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Bones for Barnum Brown by Roland T. Bird Pdf

Roland Thaxter Bird, universally and affectionately known to friends and associates as R. T., achieved a kind of Horatio Alger success in the scientific world of dinosaur studies. Forced to drop out of school at a young age by ill health, he was a cowboy who traveled from job to job by motorcycle until he met Barnum Brown, Curator of Vertebrae Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and a leader in the study of dinosaurs. Beginning in 1934, Bird spent many years as an employee of the museum and as Brown's right-hand man in the field. His chart of the Howe Quarry in Wyoming, a massive sauropod boneyard, is one of the most complex paleontological charts ever produced and a work of art in its own right. His crowning achievement was the discovery, collection, and interpretation of gigantic Cretaceous dinosaur trackways along the Paluxy River near Glen Rose and at Bandera, Texas. A trackway from Glen Rose is on exhibit at the American Museum and at the Texas Memorial Museum in Austin. His interpretation of these trackways demonstrated that a large carnosaur had pursued and attacked a sauropod, that sauropods migrated in herds, and that, contrary to then-current belief, sauropods were able to support their own weight out of deep water. These behavioral interpretations anticipated later dinosaur studies by at least two decades. From his first meeting with Barnum Brown to his discoveries at Glen Rose and Bandera, this very human account tells the story of Bird's remarkable work on dinosaurs. In a vibrantly descriptive style, Bird recorded both the intensity and excitement of field work and the careful and painstaking detail of laboratory reconstruction. His memoir presents a vivid picture of camp life with Brown and the inner workings of the famous American Museum of Natural History, and it offers a new and humanizing account of Brown himself, one of the giants of his field. Bird's memoir has been supplemented with a clear and concise introduction to the field of dinosaur study and with generous illustrations which delineate the various types of dinosaurs.

Author : Linda Skeers
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728230481

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Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers Pdf

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Mary Anning that will enlighten children about the discovery of the dinosaurs and the importance of female scientists, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Thought in Pictures Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly climbed over crumbling cliffs and rocky peaks, searching for new specimens. One day, something caught Mary's eye. Bones. Dinosaur Bones. Mary's discoveries rocked the world of science and helped create a brand-new field of study: paleontology. But many people believed women couldn't be scientists, so Mary wasn't given the credit she deserved. Nevertheless, Mary kept looking and learning more, making discoveries that reshaped scientific beliefs about the natural world. Educational backmatter includes a timeline of Mary Anning's life and lots of fantastic fossil facts! The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for: Dinosaur books for kids 5-7 and kids books about fossils Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls Kids STEM books

Author : Andy Secher
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231553865

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Travels with Trilobites by Andy Secher Pdf

Trilobites were some of the most successful and versatile organisms ever to exist. Among the earliest forms of complex animal life, these hard-shelled marine invertebrates inhabited the primal seas of the Paleozoic Era. Their march through evolutionary time began in the Lower Cambrian, some 521 million years ago, and lasted until their demise at the end of the Permian, more than 250 million years later. During this vast stretch of planetary history, these adaptable animals filled virtually every available undersea niche, evolving into more than 25,000 scientifically recognized species. In Travels with Trilobites, Andy Secher invites readers to come along in search of the fossilized remains of these ancient arthropods. He explores breathtaking paleontological hot spots around the world—including Alnif, Morocco, on the edge of the Sahara Desert; the Sakha Republic, deep in the Siberian wilderness; and Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at museums, fossil shows, and life on the collectors’ circuit. The book features hundreds of photographs of unique specimens drawn from Secher’s private collection, showcasing stunning fossil finds that highlight the diversity, complexity, and beauty of trilobites. Entertaining and informative, Travels with Trilobites combines key scientific information about these captivating creatures with wry, colorful observations and inside stories from one of the world’s most prolific collectors.

Author : Beth Stricker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-06
Category : Paleontologists
ISBN : 0877105219

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Daring to Dig by Beth Stricker Pdf

Author : Vaishali Shroff
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789353579234

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The Adventures of Padma and a Blue Dinosaur by Vaishali Shroff Pdf

Padma and her grandmother, Labhuben, discover that the flatland their cows graze on is not just any ordinary flatland, but home to the dinosaurs that lived in India more than 65 million years ago. It gets more interesting as Palaeontologist Professor Rajan Dinkar, who Padma fondly calls Rock Uncle, reveals many secrets about their hometown, Rahioli, and even gifts her one of his most prized discoveries, a beautiful dinosaur egg. As Padma takes the egg home, little does she know that she would soon be setting off on the adventure of her life with Labhuben, Rock Uncle and a dinosaur called Bluethingosaurus. In an exciting mix of non-fiction and fiction, this book contains curious facts and insights about dinosaurs discovered in India, including:1. A colourful map showing the dinosaurs that have been discovered across India,2. Invaluable inputs from renowned Palaeontologists such as Dr Ashok Sahni and Suresh Srivastava,3. Illustrated fact sheets about the dinosaurs discovered in the Indian sub-continent, and4. An interview with the Dinosaur Princess of India, Aaliya Sultana Babi.

Author : Andrielle Swaby,Jonathan Hendricks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0877105316

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Into the Ordovician by Andrielle Swaby,Jonathan Hendricks Pdf

Author : Jeff Bond
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423657163

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Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of Paleontology by Jeff Bond Pdf

Companion book to the Little Leonardo Fascinating World of series all about paleontologists and dinosaurs with hands-on activities for young readers. Learn fun facts about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them, called paleontologists, with simple hands-on activities for young readers. Did you know that a dinosaur bone is a fossil? Or that the same bones that form your ear form the jaw bones in a Tyrannosaurus Rex? The activities, designed to engage both the readers’ hands and minds, include fossilizing a sponge, making origami dinosaur tracks, preserving toy bugs in gummy amber, and more. Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of Paleontology acts as a hybrid of Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of books and Little Leonardo’s MakerLab books, which are both part of the Little Leonardo series from Gibbs Smith. Jeff Bond has been working with dinosaurs since 1992. He currently serves as Education Director for the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park in Ogden, Utah. In his spare time, he designs origami, plays piano, collects model mecha, writes science fiction, and enjoys adventures with his beautiful wife and two rambunctious daughters. Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, as well as previous books in the Little Leonardo series, the BabyLit alphabet book series, the new Count and Find primer series, and The Big Book of Superheroes for Gibbs Smith. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231539425

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The Story of Life in 25 Fossils by Donald R. Prothero Pdf

Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet. The twenty-five fossils portrayed in this book catch animals in their evolutionary splendor as they transition from one kind of organism to another. We witness extinct plants and animals of microscopic and immense size and thrilling diversity. We learn about fantastic land and sea creatures that have no match in nature today. Along the way, we encounter such fascinating fossils as the earliest trilobite, Olenellus; the giant shark Carcharocles; the "fishibian" Tiktaalik; the "Frogamander" and the "Turtle on the Half-Shell"; enormous marine reptiles and the biggest dinosaurs known; the first bird, Archaeopteryx; the walking whale Ambulocetus; the gigantic hornless rhinoceros Paraceratherium, the largest land mammal that ever lived; and the Australopithecus nicknamed "Lucy," the oldest human skeleton. We meet the scientists and adventurers who pioneered paleontology and learn about the larger intellectual and social contexts in which their discoveries were made. Finally, we find out where to see these splendid fossils in the world's great museums. Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth.

Author : Jessie Alkire
Publisher : Super Sandcastle
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 1532112378

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Super Simple Fossil Projects by Jessie Alkire Pdf

Presents facts about fossils and how scientists study them, and provides instructions for making projects related to fossils.

Author : Dean R. Lomax,Robert Nicholls
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231552080

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Locked in Time by Dean R. Lomax,Robert Nicholls Pdf

Fossils allow us to picture the forms of life that inhabited the earth eons ago. But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures—how they reproduce and raise their young, how they hunt their prey or elude their predators, and more. What would it be like to see prehistoric animals as they lived and breathed? From dinosaurs fighting to their deaths to elephant-sized burrowing ground sloths, this book takes readers on a global journey deep into the earth’s past. Locked in Time showcases fifty of the most astonishing fossils ever found, brought together in five fascinating chapters that offer an unprecedented glimpse at the real-life behaviors of prehistoric animals. Dean R. Lomax examines the extraordinary direct evidence of fossils captured in the midst of everyday action, such as dinosaurs sitting on their eggs like birds, Jurassic flies preserved while mating, a T. rex infected by parasites. Each fossil, he reveals, tells a unique story about prehistoric life. Many recall behaviors typical of animals familiar to us today, evoking the chain of evolution that links all living things to their distant ancestors. Locked in Time allows us to see that fossils are not just inanimate objects: they can record the life stories of creatures as fully alive as any today. Striking and scientifically rigorous illustrations by renowned paleoartist Bob Nicholls bring these breathtaking moments to life.

Author : Kallie Moore,Neon Squid
Publisher : Neon Squid
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684492541

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Tales of the Prehistoric World by Kallie Moore,Neon Squid Pdf

Exciting tales of amazing dinosaurs and intrepid paleontologists, written by YouTuber Kallie Moore.