Bird Fossils

by Sara Meehan

Overview

In 1861, paleontologists unearthed a dinosaur fossil that looked like a bird! Archaeopteryx, as this species is known today, was a link between ancient dinosaurs and modern birds. In this guide, based on fundamental elementary science concepts, readers view amazing bird fossils and learn how they formed. Readers also learn how scientists know birds are descended from dinosaurs by comparing traits from both. Amazing photographs are paired with accessible text to make this book both educational and fun. Sidebars provide additional chances to dazzle young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781499428612
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2016
Series:	Fossil Files Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Birds in the Age of Dinosaurs 4

How Fossils Are Formed 6

A Dinosaur or a Bird? 8

Tracing Birds Back to Theropods 10

The Earliest Bird? 12

Archaeopteryx Is Dethroned 14

Meet Confuciusornis 16

Prehistoric Seabirds 18

The Terror Bird of South America 20

Modern Birds Appear 22

Learning to Fly 24

An Amazing Find in Amber 26

A New Species 28

The Hunt Continues 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Websites 32