Insect Fossils
Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists’ eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers’ interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about insect fossils.
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Insect Fossils
Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists’ eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers’ interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about insect fossils.
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Insect Fossils

Insect Fossils

by Barbara M. Linde
Insect Fossils

Insect Fossils

by Barbara M. Linde

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Overview

Have you ever wondered about the bugs of the prehistoric past? This book introduces readers to amazing insect fossils that have opened scientists’ eyes to the tiny, six-legged creatures of the past. Many insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, while others left imprints in sedimentary rocks. Vivid color photographs of insect fossils and exciting diagrams are sure to catch readers’ interest. Engaging text and sidebars make this elementary science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about insect fossils.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781499428605
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

Ancient Insects 4

What Is an Insect? 6

Studying Insect Fossils 8

What Is a Fossil? 10

Saved by Sediment 12

Trapped in Amber 14

The Oldest Insect Fossil 18

Cicada Fossils 20

What a Site! 22

Sticky Tar Pits 24

Barstow Bugs 26

Prehistorie Blood 28

The Search Goes on 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Websites 32

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