This film explains where fossils are found, how they are formed and what clues they offer about the development of life. Uses museum dioramas, animation and many fossil specimens to explain the work and findings of scientists.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003976
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
History → Science and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth - Origin
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Paleontology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)