I love the books by Michael Crichton, the movies (old and new), and the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that inspired it all. Budding scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts will relish this deep dive into the detective work that comprises a fascinating field.It may surprise some people that I am an avid and enthusiastic Jurassic Park fan. Brusatte’s work pops with all the excitement of a dinosaur-themed “CSI” show. "Brusatte hits a perfect note for young readers, infusing the text with his enthusiasm while making sophisticated vocabulary and concepts readily accessible. “Paleontologist Steve Brusatte offers a sparkling account of his trade and its discoveries.” - Wall Street Journal "An impressively comprehensive volume. With Brusatte maintaining an excited, conversational tone that refuses to underestimate its audience, more serious dinosaur aficionados will find much to learn and love." - Booklist A treasure trove of information." - Kirkus Reviews Photographs and realistic drawings help bring the science to life.
Interesting in-depth stories about ever popular dinosaurs are presented with comprehensive scientific evidence in an upbeat, kid-friendly way.
"A comprehensive look at the when, where, and why of dinosaurs. A strong choice for the classroom and for independent reading, and a great source for reports using information direct from an expert in the field. This exciting nonfiction book for ages 7 to 12 includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index, as well as photos throughout. New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed paleontologist Steve Brusatte writes about all the new discoveries he and his colleagues have made that help us better understand-and marvel at-these remarkable reptiles. Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world’s oldest beings.Įven though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we’re still piecing together new information about these ancient animals.ĭid you know that, on average, a new species of dinosaur is discovered every single week? Or that many dinosaurs had feathers? Or that there are even modern-day dinosaurs walking around right now?
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