Finding fossils -- Fossils large and small -- Way down in the water -- Casts and molds -- Shark tooth fossils -- An amazing discovery -- Coral beds -- On the land, in the sea -- Desert surprises -- Marine fossils in Kansas? -- A fish within a fish -- Shell-crushing shark -- The first marine herbivore -- Studying marine fossils.
Summary:
"What lurked in Earth's oceans millions of years ago? This volume introduces readers to amazing marine fossils that have been found in oceans, creeks, lakes, and other areas that were once underwater. Readers will examine the fossils of ancient trilobites and other marine animals, as well as marine plants. They'll learn to think like a paleontologist as they discover the remains of prehistoric fish and marine dinosaurs. Color photographs, diagrams, and sidebars allow readers to connect with the text and expand their understanding of the ancient underwater world"--From the publisher's web site.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.