Other editions of book Fossils for Kids: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting

Dig into the History of Life!Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells from an ancient ocean, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.Inside You’ll Find“How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to lookThe basics of paleontology and how fossils formedRules about what you can and can’t collectIdentification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds

Start Your Fossil Collection with This Simple Guide!As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents an introduction to paleontology in this easy-to-understand guide. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That’s followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs, illustrations, and range maps, you’ll always know what to look for and where to look. A “how to” section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. As an added bonus, you’ll get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. Dan will even share tips on what to do with your fossil collection. This fun guide has everything you need. It’s engaging and informative as it starts children on a path toward becoming successful rock, mineral, and fossil collectors!