Fossils for Kids: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting - Dan R. Lynch

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