Bibliography

The following books and websites contain additional information, activities, and enrichment options. The books may be available through publishers, distributors such as bookstores or online retailers, or library systems.

For Students

The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals: Chris Pellant, Kingﬁsher, 2000
Fossils: Ann O. Squire, Children's Press, 2002
A Handful of Dirt: Raymond Bial, Walker, 2000
Soil: Christin Ditchﬁeld, Children's Press, 2002

For Teachers

Eyewitness Explorers: Rocks and Minerals: Steve Parker, Peter Visscher, N.J. Hewetson, Raymond Turvey, DK Publishing, 1997
If You Find a Rock: Peggy Christian, Barbara Hirsch Lember, Harcourt Children's Books, 2000
Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of the World: Chris Pellant, Little Brown, 1990

Websites

Colossal-Fossil-Site: http://www.colossal-fossil-site.com
Learning from the Fossil Record: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fosrec/

For additional websites, see the Best of the Net feature at www.eduplace.com/science and sites recommended by the National Science Teachers Association at www2.nsta.org/sciencesites/