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Discovering Fossils: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient Life

Dive into the fascinating world of fossils with Mrs. Nailon's Unit 4 Story 1. This engaging text introduces key concepts such as amber, fossils, extinction, and peat. Learn about ancient creatures like mammoths, the formation of coal, and how fossils provide clues to our planet's history. From the preservation of tiny insects in amber to the impressive imprints left by ancient life, this story captivates young learners and sparks curiosity about the natural world. Explore the wonders of paleontology and what it teaches us about life long ago!

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Discovering Fossils: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient Life

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  1. Fossils Tell Of Long Ago Unit 4 Story 1 By Mrs. Nailon

  2. amber • A yellowish sap from plants that hardens and becomes a fossil The hardened sap became a fossil called amber.

  3. fossil • A plant, animal or imprint that has turned to stone I found a fossil of a leaf on the rocks.

  4. extinct • Not alive today • A group that has died out Dinosaurs no longer live on the earth. They are extinct.

  5. peat • Swampy forest soil Peat, or swampy forest soil, has many treasures for scientists to study.

  6. mammoth • A kind of elephant that lived millions of years ago A mammoth was a kind of elephant that lived millions of years ago.

  7. rot • dry up, crumble, blow away The food began to rot when it was left out in the sun.

  8. seeped • Absorb • Go through The water seeped through the wall.

  9. coal • A rock Coal is made from peat that has turned into a fossil.

  10. ancient • Very, very old The ancient ruins are very interesting to look at.

  11. preserved • Saved in good condition The butterfly was preserved in amber.

  12. imprint • Impression of something in dirt, mud, clay, or cement that has hardened I made an imprint of my hand in clay.

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