Paleontologists

Rock layers hold a record of ancient life. When plants and animals die, some are slowly absorbed into the ground and preserved as fossils. Paleontologists search for these remains and study them to reconstruct what happened on Earth over billions of years, long before people existed.

The book introduces the fossil record and describes notable discoveries and the places where they were found. It also explains the training and work required to become a paleontologist, encouraging readers to consider the career.

Readers learn how patterns in rock formations and fossils within rock layers can reveal past animal life or human existence. The book is written for students and includes text-based questions, content sidebars, diagrams, and bolded keywords with a phonetic glossary.