Books in Fossil Files series

Earth’s crust is filled with the remains of ancient plants and animals—we call them fossils! By studying the fossils of prehistoric plants and animals, we learn a lot about what Earth was like millions of years ago. In this series, readers are encouraged to become Earth scientists to explore the wonderful world of fossils. The accessible text explores how fossils form, where they are found, and what they can tell us about our planet’s past. This important Earth science topic is covered in detail with fact boxes, informational diagrams, and vivid visuals.

Earth’s crust is filled with the remains of ancient plants and animals—we call them fossils! By studying the fossils of prehistoric plants and animals, we learn a lot about what Earth was like millions of years ago. In this series, readers are encouraged to become Earth scientists to explore the wonderful world of fossils. The accessible text explores how fossils form, where they are found, and what they can tell us about our planet’s past. This important Earth science topic is covered in detail with fact boxes, informational diagrams, and vivid visuals.