Explores fossils from how and where they form to how scientists gather and preserve them. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, diagrams, and color photographs.
Describes how a bone becomes a fossil by explaining how one form of water mineral replaced bone minerals. Millions of logs became fossils after their wood was also replaced by minerals. Some ancient trees oozed a stick liquid called resin and when it hardened it became known as amber which is used for jewelry now.
