Fascinating Fossils
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesFossils are windows to the past. This program takes a look at how fossils are formed and preserved. Special attention is given to the meaning, significance, and use of fossils in telling about past life on Earth.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: K - 3
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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