Fossils

Children's Literature

This latest addition to the Bridgestone Science Library series, "Exploring the Earth," is sure to pique the interest of young paleontologists. The slim book fits easily into young hands and is bursting with facts and finds about fossils. Dramatic, full-page color photographs bring life to the easy-on-the-eyes text. Fun-facts about fossils are found throughout the book and add another dimension to the text. Young readers will be amazed by chapters about fossil formation, types of fossils, plant fossils and dinosaur fossils. Famous fossil finds are also discussed along with fossil fuels and their conservation and alternative energy solutions. Readers will enjoy the Hands-On Activity titled Digging for Bones. More information is available in the endnotes and includes resources for further reading, Internet sites and addresses to write for further information. A useful glossary aids in understanding. This book is a good addition to the classroom or home library. 2001, Capstone Press, $18.60. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Sue Reichard

School Library Journal

Gr 2-4-Two serviceable introductions to popular topics. Olien touches on the types of fossils, some famous finds, and fossil fuels. Richardson outlines the three types of rocks, how they are formed, the rock cycle, and Mohs scale of hardness. Each book contains full-color photographs and a hands-on experiment. David Lambert's Rocks and Minerals (Watts, 1986; o.p.) and Joanna Cole's The Magic School Bus inside the Earth (Scholastic, 1987) are similar in scope.-Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.