Amazing Fossils: Bones, Footprints, and Clues from Long Ago

What can a footprint in stone tell us about an animal that lived millions of years ago?Amazing Fossils introduces young children to the remarkable clues left behind by ancient life. From dinosaur bones and giant teeth to fossil eggs, footprints, shells, and insects trapped in amber, every discovery tells a story about a world that existed long before us.Young explorers will discover: - what fossils are - how fossils form - why bones can survive for millions of years - how footprints become preserved in rock - what fossil eggs can tell us - how insects become trapped in amber - where fossils are found - how paleontologists uncover and study them - what fossils reveal about animals and environments of the pastWith simple explanations and detailed illustrations, children can see how scientists use small clues to piece together enormous stories about Earth's history.A fun first fossil adventure for curious young explorers ages 3-6. Ages 3-4 - best enjoyed together with an adult. Young children can explore the illustrations while an adult helps explain new ideas and words.Ages 5-6 - a great first science and nature book for children beginning to read and explore nonfiction more independently.