The chance discovery of a fossil bone changes Sam's life. Sam is convinced it belonged to a dinosaur and is eager to find more. He persuades his Mum to spend their summer holiday on the Scottish Isle of Skye - the 'Dinosaur Island'. Here he encounters charismatic dinosaur hunter Dugie and finds his first real friend in Caitlin, who loves nature as much as he does. Sam and Caitlin set out to make the next big dinosaur discovery on Skye, but not everything goes according to plan... "A touching story of growing up, making friends, and hunting for dinosaurs. Read along as young Sam sets off to Dinosaur Island, to find his treasure. Put yourself in his boots, because there is a real Dinosaur Island in Scotland: the Isle of Skye, where many dinosaur footprints and bones have been found recently. Maybe this book will inspire you to make the next great discovery?" Steve Brusatte, University of Edinburgh palaeontologist and best selling author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs'

“A tour de force…highlights the odd reptiles that roamed all corners of the earth millions of years ago.”—Sydney Morning Herald From the outback of Australia to the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the savanna of Madagascar, the award-winning science writer and dinosaur enthusiast John Pickrell embarks on a world tour of new finds, meeting the fossil hunters who work at the frontier of discovery. He reveals the dwarf dinosaurs unearthed by an eccentric Transylvanian baron; an aquatic, crocodile-snouted carnivore bigger than T. rex that once lurked in North African waterways; a Chinese dinosaur with wings like a bat; and a Patagonian sauropod so enormous it weighed more than two commercial jet airliners. Other surprising discoveries hail from Alaska, Siberia, Canada, Burma, and South Africa. Why did dinosaurs grow so huge? How did they spread across the world? Did they all have feathers? What do sauropods have in common with 1950s vacuum cleaners? The stuff of adventure movies and scientific revolutions, Weird Dinosaurs examines the latest breakthroughs and new technologies that are radically transforming our understanding of the distant past. “This history of the discovery of some of the most outlandish creatures that ever lived, and the excitement of paleontological research, will be sure to both entertain and instruct.”—Spencer Lucas, author of Dinosaurs: The Textbook, Sixth Edition “Fascinating.... Readers learn of beautiful opalised dinosaur bones from Australia and a crested dinosaur found approximately 13,000 feet up Antarctica's Mt. Kirkpatrick, demonstrating that dinosaurs were widely distributed across the globe.”—Publishers Weekly

Fully illustrated and immersive guide to the latest research in these incredible animals. Discover the groundbreaking developments in dinosaur research with this state-of-the-art guide to dinosaur biology. Written by experts from a leading dinosaur research centre, this book begins by tracing the evolution of the dinosaur from 225 million years ago through to the end of the Cretaceous Period, exploring how they lived and what happened during the great extinction event. Research on these fantastic animals is proceeding at a faster pace than ever before. Dinosaurs explores the most recent global discoveries and the major role that new technologies play in revealing previously inaccessible and unknown details about how dinosaurs lived, such as the use of CT-scanning we can now look inside a dinosaur skull and gain new information on brains and sense organs. This engaging book reveals the latest findings about dinosaur anatomy and behaviour, evolution, diversity and lifestyle, and is lavishly illustrated with artwork, photographs and artistic reconstructions that bring these iconic creatures to life.

The great dinosaur bonebeds of the American and Canadian West are world famous for spectacular fossil yields. But the eastern U.S. and maritime Canada have been equally inportant to the study of these extraordinary creatures. Dinosaurs of the East Coast combines science, history, and modern reporting to offer a new look at an always fascinating subject. 29 line, 110 halftone illustrations.

This classic book explains how dinosaurs fit into the biblical story of creation. Newly revised to reflect recent scientific findings.

The Lost World of the Dinosaurs Summary of this Story: The narrative focuses on Emily, a young girl who is fascinated by dinosaurs. She spends countless hours reading about and studying images of them, but she yearns to observe them in their natural habitats. She uncovers a map of a small island titled "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" in one of her books one day. She embarks on an expedition to investigate the island and encounters numerous prehistoric creatures along the way. Emily confronts numerous dangers during her adventure, including a close encounter with a T-Rex. However, she also uncovers the incredible beauty and wonder of the natural world, developing a profound respect for the creatures she meets and a dedication to conservation efforts. The narrative of Emily serves as a reminder of the significance of exploration and preservation in the natural world. Despite the difficulties and dangers, she encounters on the island, she emerges stronger and more determined than ever to protect the extraordinary creatures that captivated her imagination. Emily's journey teaches her the significance of respecting nature and the need for conservation efforts to protect the world's delicate ecosystems. The Tale Begins: Once upon a time, a young girl named Emily had an insatiable fascination with reptiles. She would spend hours poring over literature and images of these prehistoric animals, captivated by their size, strength, and distinctive characteristics. Her passion for dinosaurs was so intense that she even imagined seeing them in person one day. Emily's fixation with dinosaurs never diminished as she aged. In fact, its strength only increased. She began to study paleontology, read scientific publications, and attend lectures to gain as much knowledge as possible about these incredible creatures. Emily was once immersed in a particularly captivating dinosaur book when she noticed something odd. On the back cover of the book was a map of the globe, and in one corner was a tiny island labeled "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." Emily was intrigued. She had never heard of such a place before, and she could not believe that dinosaurs still wandered an island somewhere in the world. Emily was obsessed with the prospect of a real-life "Lost World" inhabited by dinosaurs. She decided to conduct some investigation to learn more about this mysterious island. Emily discovered a few allusions to "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" after searching the internet and reading through her extensive dinosaur book collection. According to these sources, "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" was an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. Dinosaurs that somehow managed to survive extinction and continue living in their natural habitat were said to inhabit the island. Emily was both delighted and dubious. She could not accept the possibility that dinosaurs still existed in the world, but she could not deny the possibility. She knew she had to witness it firsthand. Emily spent the next few months planning her journey to "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." She read every book and article she could find on the subject and contacted paleontologists and dinosaur experts for advice. Emily was finally prepared to embark on her expedition. She packed her bags with all the essentials, including food, water, camping gear, and her extensive collection of dinosaur literature. She boarded a small aircraft that would transport her to a nearby island, where she would need to board a small boat to reach "The Lost World." Emily finally arrived on the remote island that was rumored to be the entrance to "The Lost World," where she encountered a local guide who agreed to take her to the island by boat. As they traversed the Pacific Ocean, Emily could not help but feel both anxious and exhilarated. She was about to embark on a rare expedition, and she was uncertain of what to anticipate. Emily felt a rush of exhilaration and anticipation as she stepped onto the shore of the island that was said to be "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." She was aware that she was about to witness something extraordinary.

Dinosaurs are extinct now, but you can visit dinosaur skeletons in a museum. There you will meet Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Diplodocus and learn how they ruled the earth millions of years ago. You'll see dinosaurs with over 1,000 teeth, dinosaurs who could swim, meat-eaters and plant-eaters. And, of course, you'll meet the king of all dinosaurs, the gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex.