"There's fascinating information here, and Larson's enthusiasm and sound advice give plenty of encouragement to young scientists." —School Library Journal
"This is a 'must have.'" —National School Teachers Association (NSTA)
"[T]he essential volume for the junior paleontologist... Written in a clear, easy-to-follow format, Bones Rock! is easily adaptable to classroom use or individual study." —Rock & Gem Kids
"This book is the ideal answer for providing the reader with an abundance of information as well as stirring the imagination and curiosity of all who have even a passing interest in this fascinating subject." —Rock & Gem Magazine
Revealing true stories about kids who have made paleo-discoveries and providing young readers with the tools necessary to make the next big discovery, this book shows kids how to collect, clean, and study fossil samples in order to develop and further their own research interests. Examples from the fossil record and the laboratory help to answer questions raised by bones and by movies about dinosaurs, such as Could a Velociraptor really open a door? Covering actual field and lab techniques, methods for developing scientific theories, information about summer dig programs, ways to incorporate fossils into classwork at school, and plans for a future in science, this book provides aspiring scientists with applicable and educational research tools. From figuring out whether a sample is an authentic dinosaur specimen to reading about discoveries made by other young paleontologists, kids learn how to become active contributors to the field of dino-study. Entertaining and realistic, this book includes cautions about safety, mentorship, and permission.
Peter Larson is the founder and president of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research. He has personally collected and prepared fossil material from North and South America, Europe, and Asia, and has discovered more Tyrannosaurus rex bones than anyone else in the world. He lives in Hill City, South Dakota. Kristin Donnan has investigated controversial legal cases for NBC’s Unsolved Mysteries and has written for McCall's. She lives in Hill City, South Dakota.
Childrens: Nonfiction
Age Range: 9 to 12
160 pages, Trade Paper, 8 x 10
200 Color Photos, 100 B/W Illustrations, Four-color Interior
Distribution Rights: WOR
$19.95 (CAN $29.95)
9781931229357 (193122935X) Pub Date: April 2004
Invisible Cities Press LLC