Dinosaur Discovery : Everything You Need to Be a Paleontologist

Author(s): Chris McGowan, Ph.D.

Reference | REFERENCE

What do dinosaurs look like from the inside out? Take a journey with renowned paleontologist Chris McGowan as he examines species from Allosaurus to T. Rex! Along with each creature are experiments that kids can do on their own to make sedimentary rock, replicate a fossil, and uncover how we know what we know about dinosaurs, even though they've been extinct for millions of years. More than twenty-five hands-on experiments include Breaking Bones, which uses chicken bones to see how fossils were preserved; creating a replica of a feathered Archaeopteryx fossil; and using a turkey neck to dissect a Brachiosaurus' bone structure. You'll be a paleontologist in no time!

$19.99 AUD

Stock: 0


Add to Wishlist


Product Information

In-depth facts about 13 dinosaurs are interspersed with activities that teach readers about anatomy and how paleontologists understand body structure. Gearing his text to older dinosaur lovers, McGowan assumes prior knowledge and leaves out many explanatory details, such as a prehistoric timeline, map and definitions of the different types of dinosaurs. But for enthusiasts who can grasp the advanced vocabulary and concepts, this is a great resource for learning more about both dinosaurs and anatomy in general. The 27 activities and experiments illustrate the concepts presented and focus on the featured dinosaurs. By following the well-written directions as well as the picture steps, budding paleontologists will explore how a tail affects balance, discover binocular vision and learn how the two parts of a bone make them both stiff and elastic.

General Fields

  • : 9781416947646
  • : Simon & Schuster
  • : Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
  • : 0.531
  • : May 2011
  • : 311mm X 240mm X 11mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : August 2011
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Chris McGowan, Ph.D.
  • : Hardback
  • : Erica Lyn Schmidt
  • : 560
  • : 48
  • : illustrations