Gareth's guide to unearthing a dinosaur

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Title:

Gareth's guide to unearthing a dinosaur

Alternate title:

Unearthing a dinosaur

Author:

Shofner, Melissa Raé, author.

Series:

Gareth guides to an extraordinary life.

Summary:

Paleontology is one of the most intriguing careers for those who have a passion for prehistoric life or just dinosaurs! While we get to see the fruits of a successful excavation at museums, it s extremely challenging to locate fossils, unearth them, and identify the remains. In this remarkable book, future fossil hunters will discover how paleontologists do what they do and learn about opportunities for getting started early on this awesome profession. Fun infographics, interesting fact boxes, and captivating sidebars abound in this beautifully designed volume, which supports the elementary science curriculum.

Contents:

A young paleontologist -- Studying life long ago -- The history of paleontology -- Where to start -- Fossil facts -- Learning about layers -- Where to look -- Excavation underway -- The dating game -- Get a head start -- Glossary.

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject Term:

Paleontology -- Juvenile literature.

Dinosaurs -- Juvenile literature.

Fossils -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

Gareth Stevens Publishing,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781538203668

9781538203392

9781538203606

Publication Information:

New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2018.

Call Number:

J 567.9 SHOFNER

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
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Paleontology is one of the most intriguing careers for those who have a passion for prehistoric life--or just dinosaurs! While we get to see the fruits of a successful excavation at museums, it's extremely challenging to locate fossils, unearth them, and identify the remains. In this remarkable book, future fossil hunters will discover how paleontologists do what they do--and learn about opportunities for getting started early on this awesome profession. Fun infographics, interesting fact boxes, and captivating sidebars abound in this beautifully designed volume, which supports the elementary science curriculum.