Fossil (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "FOSSILS ARE THE REMAINS or evidence of animals or plants that have been preserved naturally..." (more)
Key Phrases: modern species, South America, South Africa, New Zealand (more...)

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Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Full-color photos. "A fine addition to the series, combining stunning photos

and a brief, lucid, logically organized text filled with fascinating details.

Discussions of fossilization, moving continents, and fossils of the future will

be particularly helpful for young scientists. Brief biographical sketches of

prominent scientists, as well as information on plant and animal fossils

(including early man), are also included."--Kirkus.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (March 24, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679804404
• ISBN-13: 978-0679804406
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,921,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Pictures and Descriptions, November 27, 2000

By	E. G. Belliston (American Fork, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eyewitness: Fossil (Hardcover)

As with the other "Eyewitness" books published by DK Publishing, this one is right on the mark for a beginner and seasoned fossil collector with pictures and descriptions that correllate very well with each other. Includes information of most all common fossils and a few of harder to find fossils. Not for researching significant hard-to-find or rare fossils. Worth the price and is also available in paperback binding.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 year-old loved it., July 20, 2007

By	D. Allison "dallimomma" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fossil (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my niece's 10th birthday. She loved it but had already received one just like it. She couldn't stop talking about how great it was and was looking at the list on the back of other books in the series that she could get in exchange for this. Perfect for the kid who is interested in science and the outdoors.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For my Grandson, July 30, 2007

By	Carole B. Coffee - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fossil (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

As I thumbed through this book I was reminded of how interesting the world of fossils really is. I think this will put the evolving earth into a timeline that he can understand.