How much do you know about dinosaurs? How about fossils? Paleontologists?
Check out these books to bulk up your prehistoric knowledge!
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The Dinosaur Awards by Barbara Taylor Roll up, roll up! The Dinosaur Awards are about to begin—and you’re invited! Who will win the Terrifying Toes Award? Who will be crowned the Lizard King? And who will take home the Loudest Trumpeter Award? |
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The Fossil Whisperer: How Wendy Sloboda Discovered a Dinosaur by Helaine Becker Young Wendy had a rare eye for unusual. She was always on the hunt for anything and everything -- gnarly rocks, buds and burrs, the brilliant blue of a jay's feather. When a class trip takes her to Alberta's amazing bonebed, a place known for its dinosaur fossils, twelve-year-old Wendy makes her first major discovery: a piece of fossilized coral from 100 million years ago! From then on, Wendy spends her time among the windswept hoodoos, searching for more treasures from the past. With her rare eye, she has the uncanny ability to see what others miss and eventually travels the world as a preeminent fossil hunter, known as the "fossil whisperer." But it's back home, near Alberta's Milk River, that Wendy makes her most important discovery: an entirely new dinosaur species! This is the remarkable true story of how fossil whisperer Wendy Sloboda discovered Wendiceratops, a dinosaur that would provide a fascinating missing link in history. |
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How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland Dinosaurs roamed the earth for millions and millions of years. Museum visitors are awed by the massive skeletons/fossils/creatures on display. But how did the fossils of a colossal diplodocus make the 145-million-year journey from the prehistoric plainsof Utah to the Smithsonian Museum of today? Acclaimed author and illustrator, Jessie Hartland (How the Sphinx Got to the Museum), beautifully presents this informative and fascinating history of the diplodocus: from its discovery in 1923 in Utah to its arrival in the hallowed halls of this world-famous museum. Essential reading for junior paleontologists. |
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Fold Out Dinosaur Timeline by Rachel Firth Discover amazing dinosaurs, and other incredible pre-historic creatures that lived along side them, in this beautifully illustrated fold-out book. Then, turn over to find out when they all lived, with fascinating facts about their habitats, what they ate and when and how they eventually died out. |
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The Bone Wars: The True Story of an Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils by Jane Kurtz Did you know that many of the dinosaur skeletons you see in museums are rooted in a scientific battle between two paleontologists? O. C. Marsh and Edward Cope met in 1863 and bonded over their shared love of fossils, becoming the best of friends...until the day Marsh discovered an error in Cope's work, and the Bone Wars began! |
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I am NOT a Dinosaur by William Lach Not every prehistoric creature is a dinosaur! Long, long ago, many strange beasts roamed the Earth, and this delightful picture book, based on the fossil halls at the American Museum of Natural History, tells their story. Fun, fact-filled verses introduce 16 animals (including eleven non-dinosaurs), creating a guessing game about who the subject might be. Meet the Smilodon (saber-toothed cat), woolly mammoth, prehistoric shark, and other creatures. |
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A Dinosaur a Day by Miranda Smith Discover a new dinosaur for every day of the year! The perfect gift for dinosaur fans ages 6 and up. New day, new dino! Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth. In this gorgeous calendarized collection, you'll find familiar and lesser-known names-from ferocious Tyrannosaurus to armored Ankylosaurus-alongside newly discovered species, all brought to life with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts. Prepare to encounter some familiar reptilian faces, as well as learn about new-to-you dinosaurs that might become new favorites. With 365 dinosaurs to take you through the year, this is the quintessential introduction to all things dinosaur. |
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Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled: How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Really Looked Like? by Catherine Thimmesh No human being has ever seen a triceratops or velociraptor or even the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. They left behind only their impressive bones. So how can scientists know what color dinosaurs were? Or if their flesh was scaly or feathered? Could that fierce T.rex have been born with spots? In a first for young readers, the Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art, and imagination combine to bring us face-to-face with the past. |
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Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life by Cheryl Blackford A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time...Mary Anning grew up on the south coast of England in a region rich in fossils. As teenagers, she and her brother Joseph discovered England's first complete ichthyosaur. Poor and uneducated, Anning would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists ever, though in her time she supported herself selling by fossils and received little formal recognition. Her findings helped shape scientific thinking about extinction and prehistoric life long before Darwin published his famous work on evolution. With engaging text, photographs, and stunning paleoart, Fossil Hunter introduces this self-taught scientist, now recognized as one of the greatest fossilists the world has ever known. |
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What Was the Age of Dinosaurs? by Megan Stine The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs is evolving, too! We've learned that some dinosaurs were good parents, that dinosaurs could grow new teeth when old ones fell out, and that most dinosaurs walked on two legs. We've even discovered that birds are modern relatives of dinosaurs! |
