Digging for Brachiosaurus: A Discovery Timeline (Dinosaur Discovery Timelines)

Holtz, Jr., Thomas R.

ISBN 10: 1491421231 ISBN 13: 9781491421239

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2015

Synopsis

Brachiosaurus is known for its long neck and legs, but how do we know anything about it at all? Discover how this famous dinosaur was unearthed, beginning with the first finds of its fossils and some mistaken identities a compelling story of science at work and its amazing results. With supports for the Common Core and visual learning, Dinosaur Discovery Timelines provide a fresh approach to prehistoric creatures.

About this title

Book Description

Timeline format presents information visually Close text/photo match supports learning Authored by professional paleontologist with field experience Quotes and detailed photos of digs and findings provide primary sources Supports Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Texts

Unique approach to subject through timeline format, which tells the story of each species' discovery Authored by professional paleontologist with field experience Smithsonian branding Supports Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Texts

A new kind of dino book: unique approach to subject through timeline format, which tells the story of each species' discovery Authored by professional paleontologist with field experience Smithsonian branding

About the Author

Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. is a vertebrate paleontologist with the University of Maryland Department of Geology. He has authored dozens of books and articles on dinosaurs, including several children's books. He has even appeared in dinosaur-themed comic strips. A graduate of Yale and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Holtz lives in Maryland when he's not traveling the world, hunting fossils.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1491421231
• ISBN 13: 9781491421239
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32