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Articles related to "Paleontologist"
The Function of Stegosaurus Plates For years scientists have debated the purpose of stegosaurs' dermal plates, orignally thought to be for defense. New research debunks that theory. stegosaurus plates • stegosaurus • dermal plates • function stegosaurus plates • osteoderms
A Visit to the Museum of Life and Science The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina is a lesser-known museum that offers a great way to keep adults and children entertained. museum • museums • science museum • natural history museum • science
A Visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota is a lesser-known museum, but it is worth a visit. museum • science museum • natural history • science • natural history museum
A Visit to the University of Kansas Natural History Museum The University of Kansas Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas is a lesser-known, small museum that is worth a visit. museum • natural history museum • paleontology • paleontologist • geology
Book Review: Evidence from the Earth <I>Evidence from the Earth</I> is an interesting book about the development of forensic criminal investigation, and how geology can be used to solve crimes. geology • geologist • paleontology • paleontologist • forensic
Book Review: The Sternberg Fossil Hunters <I>The Sternberg Fossil Hunters: A Dinosaur Dynasty</I> is a great book for young students interested in paleontology. charles sternberg • sternberg family • sternberg fossil hunters • paleontology • paleontologist
Recommended Paleontology Books 2003 Here are some books that will make great gifts for the budding young paleontologist in your life. paleontology • geology • book • books • paleontologist
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology. society vertebrate paleontology • svp • society • vertebrate • paleontology
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting 2003 Paleontologists met in St. Paul, Minnesota in October 2003 for the 63th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • minnesota
Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert. amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert. amateur paleontologist • fossil identification • find local fossils • fossil resources • fossil hunting tips
Paleopathology: Ancient CSI Crime Scene Investigators aren't the only people who can learn things from the dead. Instead of learning about the cause of death, paleontologists can learn about diseases and injuries that an animal suffered from while it was alive. paleopathology • paleopathologies • fossil • paleontology • geology
Dinosaur Primer How do paleontologists determine how dinosaurs are related? It's all in their hips! dinosaur • ornithischia • saurischia • mesozoic era • triassic period
Million Year Old Human Tooth Found The discovery by paleontologists shows that humans existed in Europe long before previously believed, and the evolutionary path of mankind is becoming clear. ancestor • evolution • fossil • cave • neanderthal
Book Review: Megalodon <I>Megalodon: Hunting the Hunter</I> contains beautiful photographs of Megalodon teeth, and some good information on where to find shark teeth. carcharodon megalodon • carcharocles megalodon • megalodon • carcharodon • carcharocles
Book Review: The Seashell on the Mountaintop <I>The Seashell on the Mountaintop</I> by Alan Cutler is a fascinating look at the life of Nicholaus Steno. paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • science
Mary Anning Mary Anning is widely considered to have been the first female paleontologist, but why have her contributions been mostly forgotten? mary anning • lyme regis • ichthyosaur • plesiosaur • pterosaur
Dinosaur Tracking Have you ever tracked a dinosaur? You don't need a blood hound, just visit a fossil trackway site. ichnology • trackway • paleobiology • paleoclimatology • footprints
Archaeopteryx: The Ancient Wing Archaeopteryx, an early bird, is one of our "missing links" in the story of the evolution of birds. archaeopteryx • bird • lithographic printing • solenhofen • tertiary period
Alice Wilson, 1st Female Geologist Fascinated with science before girls were supposed to be, Alice Wilson overcame barriers and years of roadblocks to become one of Canada's leading earth scientists. dr alice wilson • alice evelyn wilson 1881 - 1964 • alice wilson first female geologist • alice wilson first woman royal society of canada • alice wilson geological survey of canada
Museum of Comparative Zoology Millions of specimens provide a fascinating insight into both animals and the mind of a 19th century scientist embroiled in the debate over evolution. museum of comparative zoology • harvard • louis agassiz • evolution debate • charles darwin
The Geological Survey of Canada In 1842, the Province of Canada named goelogist William Logan the founding director of the GSC, to map minerals and resources. It was to be a short-term task. geological survey of canada • gsc • william e logan • founder of geological survey 1842 • canada's first science agency
Barnum Brown (1873 to 1963) Barnum Brown is one of the best known of the early paleontologists. barnum brown • tyrannosaurus • t. rex
Mononykus Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds? mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Paleobotany II Okay, fossil plants are pretty neat, but what else can they tell us about the ancient world? fossil plants • entomology • paleoclimatology • global warming • fossil insects
Othniel Marsh Othniel Marsh was E. D. Cope's friend, and then became his rival. Learn more about the other figure in the Bone Wars. othniel charles marsh • edward drinker cope • bone wars • y ale peabody museum • paleontology
Roy Chapman Andrews Roy Chapman Andrews is often called "the real life Indiana Jones," find out more about this adventurous paleontologist. roy chapman andrews • henry fairfield osborn • protoceratops • oviraptor • gobi desert
Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892 Richard Owen gave the dinosaurs their name back in 1842. Learn more about one of the early paleontologists. dinosaurs • dinosauria • richard owen • dinosaur • paleontology
Origins and Universal Questions Fundamental scientific questions are often the same basic questions children ask, but at a deeper level. origins • questions • geneology • biology • cosmology
Pre-Darwinian Evolutionary Theory You may believe Darwin the alpha and omega on evolutionary thought, but the proponents of Larmackianism, Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism paved the way. pre darwinian theories • predarwinian thought • lamarckianism • jean baptiste lamarck • evolution natural selection
Book Review: Time Traveler Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book. dinosaur • dinosaurs • fossil • fossils • novacek
Amphibians II Some of the amphibian groups have become completely extinct. amphibian • lissamphibia • labyrinthodont • lepospondyl
The Dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World" The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh has a new travelling exhibit about the Dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World". jurassic • dinosaurs • thescelosaurus • acrocanthosaurus • giganotosaurus
Allosaurus: The Different Lizard This "different lizard" has always been one of my favorite dinosaurs. allosaurus • carnosaurs • allosauridae • tyrannosaurus • paleontology
Champsosaurs It's a crocodile? It's an alligator? No! It's a champsosaur! champsosaur • diapsid • crocodilian • crocodile • alligator
The Development of Flight Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years. flight • development • evolution • wing • pterosaur
Homeschool Learning Blog A blog is a type of website with a format that works well for creating a children's learning website. A homeschool learning blog can be created in three easy steps. homeschool • children's learning website • homeschool learning blog • free learning website • blogging with children
Book Review of Michael Carroll's Science Books Author and artist Michael Carroll has written and illustrated science books and articles for adults and children. michael carroll • paleoartist • paleoart • spaceart • spaceartist
Pterosaurs: The First Flyers The pterosaurs conquered the air long before birds, learn more about them. pterosaur • archosaur • pteranodon • rhamphorynchoid • pterodactyloid
Ganora Guest Farm Ganora Guest Farm is a working sheep farm in the heart of South Africa's stark but spectacular Karoo, with a private fossil museum and visits to bushman paintings. ganora guest farm • south africa • working sheep farm • walks • fossils
Katherine Hepburn - 100 Years She passed away four years shy of her 100th birthday. That doesn't prevent us from celebrating it, via three recommended films katherine hepburn • spencer tracy • stage door • bringing up baby • cary grant
An Interview with Author and Artist Michael Carroll In my last article I reviewed some of the books by author and paleoartist Michael Carroll, in this article we chat about science, paleontology, art and religion. michael carroll • paleoart • dinosaur • dinosaurs • religion
Internet Paleontology Journals On-line paleontology journal references. paleontology • journal • internet • on-line
A History of Dentures The precursors to modern dentures have a surprisingly vast history, with the first evidence of them being used by humans dating back to about 6500 years ago. dentures • history of dentures • origins of dentures • the first dentures • false teeth
Brief History of Cultivated Roses Roses have developed most recently in the last 200 years into the rose species known today; however, their origins can be traced back much further back in time. history of rose • various types of rose species • ancient roses of china • introduction of roses to europe • development of new rose species
Dinosaur Lesson Plan Kids love to learn about dinosaurs because they were so big and mysterious. This lesson plan will help your child learn some cool facts about these fascinating creatures. dinosaur lesson plan • a homeschooling unit study • t-rex • dinosaur worksheets • herbivores
Fun Dinosaur Theme Birthday Party Ideas Have a cool dinosaur theme birthday party for children with fun ideas for activities, games, decorations, food, and favors for entertaining paleontologist boys and girls. fun dinosaur birthday party ideas • cool dinosaur theme kid's b-day • children's dinosaur party decoration ideas • dinosaur party ideas for boys • t-rex dino games activities
10 Top Elementary Science Trade Books for 2008 Outstanding science literacy books are recommended for elementary teachers searching for highly recommended science trade books to support their students' learning. top science trade books • outstanding science trade books • national science teachers association book recomme • supercroc paul sereno’s dinosaur eater • paul sereno
Dinosaur Days 2 Triceratops, or "three-horned face," was an enormous herbivore that lived during the late Cretaceous Period, and died out 65 million years ago. triceratops • dinosaur • horned • cretaceous • tyrannosaurus
Dinosaur Days 3 Allosaurus, which predated Tyrannosaurus Rex by some 85 million years, was the largest land predator of the late Jurassic Period. allosaurus • jurassic • dinosaur • carnivore • theropod |
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