extinction (biology)

The parasaurolophus was a duck-billed dinosaur famous for its long crest. Scientists believe the crest made a sound like a horn!.

The apatosaurus grew up to 75 feet long! These enormous dinosaurs stomped the earth 160 million years ago, but paleontologists still study them today!.

Explores the possibility of an asteroid impact, including the chain of events, history, and more.

"The story of President Thomas Jefferson's quest to locate and assemble the first full mastodon skeleton in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of President Thomas Jefferson's quest to locate and assemble the first full mastodon skeleton in American history"--Provided by the publisher.

Examines extinct species, including early humans, and discusses why extinction happens, as well as how information is gathered on species that existed before humans evolved.

Explains the events that caused each of the five great mass extinctions, the first about 450 million years ago to the most recent 70,000 years ago.

"Find out how the scientific method can be used to help the endangered whooping crane from going extinct."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a visual representation of what the planet would become if all human habitation disappeared.

Uses timelines and detailed case studies to explore how various species have become extinct throughout history and how those extinctions have impacted life on Earth.