An exploration into the world of dinosaurs, presented by paleontologist Armin Schmitt. Through firsthand experiences and groundbreaking research, Schmitt delves into the lives of these ancient creatures, showcasing global excavations and remarkable discoveries. While familiar favorites like Tyrannosaurus rex make appearances, Schmitt also addresses intriguing questions, such as the excavation process, the survival of birds during extinction events,...

Introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form, from petrification and carbonization to molds, impressions, and amber.

Finch has trouble paying attention in school. He's just too busy dreaming about uncovering a dinosaur fossil and naming a new species after himself--until he digs up a note in the fifth-grade class garden with the word HELP on it. He is determined to come to the aid of the mystery note-writer. But when the quest turns out to be harder than expected, Finch risks losing two things that he really wants --his best friend Noah, and a field trip to Dinosaur...

"A gripping narrative of a fearless paleontologist, the founding of America's most loved museums, and the race to find the largest dinosaurs on record. In the dust of the Gilded Age Bone Wars, two vastly different men emerge with a mission to fill the empty halls of New York's struggling American Museum of Natural History: Henry Fairfield Osborn, a privileged socialite whose reputation rests on the museum's success, and intrepid Kansas-born fossil...

Sequel to 'Jurassic Park' in which the dinosaurs are now living on a nearby island. Ian Malcolm and his girlfriend lead an expedition to track the dinos.

"This book provides a generally accessible introduction to what is known about dinosaur behavior, including how scientists even study dinosaur behavior to begin with"-- Provided by publisher. "How scientists are unravelling one of the most tantalizing questions in paleontology. Our understanding of dinosaur behavior has long been hampered by the inevitable lack of evidence from animals that went extinct more than sixty-five million years ago and...

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day armadillos.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this prehistoric relative of modern-day deer.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Dunkleosteus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7" Provided by publisher.