After reading "If Rocks Could Talk: Fossils," students will learn about the fascinating world of fossils and how they are formed and preserved. They will discover that fossils are the remnants of ancient living things, often providing insights into the Earth's history and environments. The story introduces different fossilization processes, such as freezing, entrapment in tar pits, amber encasement, sediment burial, and petrification. Students will also learn how fossils can indicate past environments, like seashell fossils suggesting a once-underwater location. The significance of fossils in understanding extinct creatures like dinosaurs is highlighted, illustrating fossils' role in unraveling the mysteries of Earth's past.