Some 13,000 years ago, humans were drawn repeatedly to a small valley in what is now Central Texas, near the banks of Buttermilk Creek. These early hunter-gatherers camped, collected stone, and shaped it into a variety of tools they needed to hunt game, process food, and subsist in the Texas wilderness. Their toolkit included bifaces, blades, and deadly spear points. Where they worked, they left thousands of pieces of debris, which have allowed archaeologists to reconstruct their methods o...

In this dynamic account, award-winning science writer Ann Gibbons chronicles an extraordinary quest to answer the most primal of questions: When and where was the dawn of humankind?Following four intensely competitive international teams of scientists in a heated race to find the “missing link”–the fossil of the earliest human ancestor–Gibbons ventures to Africa, where she encounters a fascinating array of fossil hunters: Tim White, the irreverent Californian who discovered the partial ske...

Gemstones are indeed so lovely and adorable! But you do not need to research them individually anymore because all of your favorite gemstones are found in one book! Loose Gemstone Guide takes you to a world of wonder and majesty as it presents over 75 precious stones man has ever seen! Complete with pictures and descriptions, be enthralled by these gemstones and be amazed by how nature has come to produce such charming and breathtaking work of art!

  The world of Dinosaurs comes alive in this adorable new illustrated book by author Jill McDonald. Children ages 4 - 8 will learn about who dinosaurs were, facts about their anatomy, and their extinction. Equipped with an easy to navigate Table of Contents and large text that's perfect for kids.    

Want to understand more about gemstones, what do they mean, which one can bring you luck, and even set up your gemstones business? This ebook compiles tons of tips from REAL gemstones business owners who enjoy studying these previous stones. They share the knowledge, how they set up their businesses, where to buy cheap and how to sell online for a profit. If you like these stones, and make a living from home, read this ebook, make notes and start planning for your business....

An irresistible journey of discovery, science, history, and myth making, told through the lives and afterlives of seven famous human ancestorsOver the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museum collections, there are a few that have become world-renowned celebrity personas—ambassadors of science that speak to public audiences. I...

This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and coastlines.This practical introductory guide provides general fossil identifications ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!

A Big Bang, i.e. a gigantic silent explosion occurred 13.5 billion years ago, with an unsustainable intensity of light and heat thrown in all directions. Light traveled during billions of years and cooled down, with the result that the Universe was getting cold, really cold. However, without cold, no galaxies, no stars and planets would form. A tiny planet formed 4.5 billion years ago, orbiting around a star at a distance just adequate to have water neither boiling nor freezing, although i...

A mid nineteenth century look at diamonds and other precious stones: Diamonds, Gems, Corals and Pearls. This short piece includes a brief history of some famous stones and a brief description of mining, diving and cutting of gems corals and pearls.

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!

Though dinosaurs no longer exist, their past continue to provide clues to the future. This book describes some of these magnificent beasts, with strong emphasis on their flight capability. The use of images is a great touch to making the book highly appealing to children of all ages. Buy a copy of this book today!