University of Florida
Fmnh: Vertebrate Paleontology
Has a large group of vertebrate fossil pictures, a guide on preparing fossils, and much more.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Scientists Catch the Early Bird
A 100-million year old fossil was found in China. It was thought to have been a bird similar to a loon. Read more about this fantastic find.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Gray Whale
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.
University of Florida
U. Florida Museum: Fossil Horse Cyber Museum
An interesting site about prehistoric horses. Has a large gallery of fossilized horse pictures as well as an area explaining how a horse becomes fossilized.
Read Works
Read Works: Dig This!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about learning history by studying fossils and rocks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Lake Powell: Vertebrate Fossils
This site contains several pictures of vertebrate fossils. The text would be too difficult for elementary school but the pictures of the vertebrates could be used to supplement the lesson plan.