"How do we know about the plants and animals that lived millions of years ago? Fossils! Every continent contains fossils that tell us about organisms that once existed on Earth. Fossils also give us details about what the planet was like in these prehistoric times. Find out how fossils are formed, how they are identified, and much more."-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
What are fossils? -- How fossils form -- Identifying fossils -- Early fossil records -- Fossil fuels.
