JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fossil Hunters.

  • Published In: Booklist Reader, 2023, v. 3, n. 4. P. 31 1 of 3

  • Database: Library & Information Science Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Leeper, Angela 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of various topics related to fossils. It explains that fossils can include not only dinosaur remains but also plants and petrified wood. The article also introduces Mary Anning, a pioneering female paleontologist who discovered many dinosaur fossils in England during the 1800s. It mentions the concept of "living fossils," creatures that resemble their ancient relatives, and discusses how children can also discover fossils, citing the example of Wendy Sloboda, who found a fossilized coral at the age of 12 and later became a professional fossil hunter. Additionally, the article defines trace fossils as evidence of ancient animals, such as footprints and eggshells. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Booklist Reader. 2023/12, Vol. 3, Issue 4, p31
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173740130
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