Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's Read and Find Out Book) (School & Library Binding)

by Aliki (Author) "Once upon a time a huge fish was swimming around when along came a smaller fish..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3 --In this revised edition, Aliki has revamped the previous four-color edition with lively full-color illustrations, also adding the pointed, conversational observations of children as they make discoveries along with readers. In clear, precise language, she explains how dinosaur tracks are cast in mud, how insects trapped in sticky tree sap harden into amber, and how fossils of tropical plants are found in very cold places. The children populating these pages are boys and girls of every color, on foot or in wheelchair, all of them active observers with scientific curiosities; they are apparently making these discoveries in a museum, marveling and enjoying the bits of history cast in stone. The book closes with a suggestion for creating a one-minute fossil by making a clay imprint of a hand, letting it dry, and burying it for someone to find a million years from now. School and public libraries will want to replace the old edition with this one. --Denia Lewis Hester, Dewey School, Evanston, IL
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Description
Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: San Val; Revised edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881031003
• ISBN-13: 978-0881031003
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,456,547 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A review of the record of fossils for children Ages 5 and up, January 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

Fossils tell of long ago is a good book for children. Brightly illustrated pictures help them grasp the facts of fossils. It includes a fun experiment, too, along with a clear explanation of how fossils were made. I give this book four stars.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fossils for Primary Learners, November 3, 2006

By	plcg "pcg" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

My son and I enjoyed this book and used it to add to our study of fossils. The book was easy to understand the artwork was engaging. I recomend this book for primary grades 1-3.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit from Aliki, February 27, 2006

By	Christina B. Kennedy "Real book addict. E-bo... (Near Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

I love the Let's Read and Find Out science series, and Aliki is one of my family's favorite authors, so this book is a real winner for us. Clearly written text and lovely illustrations make for an enjoyable read-aloud for K-2 level students, or an informative read-alone book for older kids or early readers.