Aren't you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs? This book explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colorful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton; Richard Owen who coined the word dinosaur; and Barnum Brown, who discovered the first remains of a T-rex....

Discusses mind-blowing facts about dinosaurs, including the brain of a Stegasaurus that was only the size of a walnut.

Different kinds of animals from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals are included in this informative guide.

Text and illustrations introduce different kinds of rocks and fossils, including how they are formed and where they can be found. Includes activities.

Describes a 1997 discovery of the fossilized remains of a dinosaur nesting ground and what it told the fossil hunters of the habits and behavior of the dinosaurs that used it.

"Introduces young readers to Tyrannosaurus Rex, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle, and the Cretaceous period"--

Publisher Annotation: 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. Perfect for children learning about woman scientists like Ada Lovelace, Jane Goodall, and Katherine Johnson. 128pp.

Text and photographs explore the world of the dinosaurs, focusing on such aspects as their teeth, feet, eggs, and fossils.