The Dinosaur Hunter

Author: Homer Hickam
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429950048
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
"A fascinating thriller, well crafted and relentless ... A cross between Tony Hillerman and Larry McMurtry, this is one hell of a good read."--Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon and Blasphemy The cowboys who work on the ranchlands of Montana expect more than their fair share of trouble. One of them is Mike Wire, a former homicide detective. Mike is about to learn murder and mayhem can happen under Motnana's big skies, too. Beneath the earth lie enough dinosaur fossils to fill several museum collections---and make a fortune for whoever claims them first. Soon he will have to combine everything he learned as a cop with everything he knows as a cowboy to protect the people and the land he could never live without.

Dinosaur Hunter

Author: Steve White
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472812840
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Congratulations - your application for a Mesozoic hunting licence has been successful! Before you travel back in time and charge headlong into a pack of prehistoric big game, we strongly advise that you read the following guidebook. It will provide you with information crucial to success – and survival! You will learn the basic facts of the geography, climate and environmental conditions of the three periods that make up the exciting Mesozoic era. The book then covers the huge variety of dinosaurs that stalk these times, giving tips on identification, tracking, and the best weapons to bring them down! Let the hunt begin!

The Dinosaur Hunters: A True Story of Scientific Rivalry and the Discovery of the Prehistoric World (Text Only Edition)

Author: Deborah Cadbury
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007388942
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
The story of two nineteenth-century scientists who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in the natural history of this planet: the existence of dinosaurs.

Ultimate Expeditions: Dinosaur Hunter

Author: Nancy Honovich
Publisher: becker&mayer! kids
ISBN: 076035541X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
Dinosaurs may be gone, but we can learn from their fossils! Ultimate Expeditions: Dinosaur Hunters gives you facts, and even lets you make 3D models of 8 dinos. Though dinosaurs are long extinct, their bones can be used to piece together the puzzle of their past. Fossil hunter Jackson Foster has just returned from a three-month expedition uncovering the remains of dinosaurs that roamed across North America millions of years ago, and he has a fascinating tale to tell. From the massive and toothy Tyrannosaurus rex to the speedy Coelophysis that traveled in packs, Ultimate Expeditions: Dinosaur Hunter brings to life eight incredible creatures, with illustrations, maps, fossil finds, and facts about when, where, and how they lived. Accompany Foster on his thrilling adventures, and take a trip beyond the page and back to a time when animals were larger than elephants, some weighing more than 88,000 pounds! Follow the assembly instructions to create your own fierce 3-D models of each dinosaur.

Dinosaur Hunters

Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780833528605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

Barnum Brown

Author: David Sheldon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802796028
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Determined to grow up to be a hunter of dinosaur fossils, Barnum Brown gets an assignment by the American Museum of Natural History and soon is exploring the Badlands of Montana and Canada where he makes the discovery of a lifetime--the very first Tyrannosaurus rex!

Jack Horner: Dinosaur Hunter

Author: Sophia Gholz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781534111196
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
"When Jack Horner was a child, he was fascinated by dinosaur fossils. He hunted for them and dreamed of being a great paleontologist. But Jack struggled with school and reading. Jack found his own way to success and became one of the world's most famous paleontologist!"--

Jack, the Dinosaur Hunter

Author: C. B. Crew
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781672427562
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 45

Book Description
On the way to his Grandma's house, Jack makes an unexpected discovery that sends them on a fantastic adventure back in time! What will they find on their journey? And will they make it safely back home? Like many eight year old boys, Jack's favorite thing in the world is dinosaurs. One day he comes across an unusual object, which turns out to be a time machine! Jack and his Grandma embark on an exciting journey back in time, in search of different species of dinosaur. But their trip is not without its dangers: it will take the combined skills and knowledge of this multi-generational pair to escape a scary encounter and make it safely home. Jack the Dinosaur Hunter is a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming adventure story, bringing modern technology to a pre-historic setting, and humorously bridging the generations between grandparents and grandchildren. Children will love following the colorful pictures of Jack and his Grandma as they explore this forgotten world, sparking their imagination and teaching them how we each have something to contribute to a successful team. Best for kids who: Love dinosaurs and pre-historic times Are excited by the idea of time travel Enjoy fantasy stories Have an active imagination and a sense of adventure Like technology and gadgets Can identify with characters who love learning facts and figures Have skills or knowledge that are not always valued by their peers Gift this book if you are looking for: A charming story about grandmother-grandchild bonding and learning from each other A story about how we all have something to contribute to a team A fun introduction to facts about different dinosaur species An inspiring story about how following your passions can take you on unexpected adventures An exciting short story for a dinosaur-lover Children's Book Age 3-8 with beautiful dinosaurus illustrations

Dinosaur Hunter

Author: Steve White
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472812832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234

The Long-Lost Secret Diary Of The World's Worst Knight

Author: Tim Collins
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1912006677
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
These hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history. Meet Roderick – a scrawny, unremarkable teenager keeping a diary of his life in the Middle Ages. When he’s chosen to become a knight on a quest to find a holy relic (the fingers of St Stephen), Roderick is determined to prove his honour and graduate from zero to hero. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.