Digging Up Dinosaurs
Language: English
Published by Farcountry Explorer Book, 2007
- Softcover
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Written for kids ages 8 to 12, Digging Up Dinosaurs is chock full of fun and fascinating information about fossils in Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Horner takes kids along on the dig, explaining step by step how fossils are formed, the best places to find them, what it takes to get them out of the ground, and what the fossils tell us about the dinosaurs that roamed the Rocky Mountain states and the Dakotas. We even get to look back in time at what the region looked like during the days of dinosaurs.
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- Title
- Digging Up Dinosaurs
- Author
- Jack Horner
- Publisher
- Farcountry Explorer Book
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1560373962
- ISBN 13
- 9781560373964
- Illustrator
- Robert Rath; Phil Wilson
Dig into Paleontology with Jack Horner
Explore the ancient world of dinosaurs like never before with paleontologist Jack Horner! This thrilling adventure takes kids ages 8 to 12 deep into the science of paleontology, showcasing the fascinating discovery of a Tyrannosaurus rex bone with flexible blood vessels, found in Montana.
- Learn from an Expert: Join Jack Horner, the technical advisor for Jurassic Park, as he walks you through the process of digging up fossils.
- Step-by-Step Exploration: Discover how fossils are formed, the best places to find them, and how they reveal secrets about dinosaurs in Montana and beyond.
- Award-Winning: IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist and Foreword INDIES Juvenile Nonfiction Finalist
- Perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts, aspiring paleontologists, and curious minds eager to explore the ancient world of fossils.
From excavation to discovery, Jack Horner takes you on an unforgettable journey through the age of dinosaurs.
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About the Author
Jack Horner is a dyslexic dinosaur paleontologist! He attended the University of Montana for 14 semesters without receiving a degree. He has since received four honorary doctorates and a plethora of awards, including a MacArthur Fellowship and the Romer-Simpson Medal, the highest honor granted by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Jack taught Paleontology at Montana State University for 34 years. He has more than 300 publications, including 11 books, and was the technical advisor for the first six Jurassic Park/Jurassic World movies. Jack currently teaches about dinosaurs in the Honors Program at Chapman University in Orange, California, where he lives.
Robert Rath is a book designer, illustrator, and teacher living in Bozeman, Montana. Although he has worked with Scholastic Books, Lucasfilm, and The History Channel, his favorite project is keeping up with his family.
Phil Wilson, artist, specializes in depicting prehistoric life and consults with leading researchers. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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