Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Dinosaur ScientistCareers Digging Up the PastSeries: Wild Science CareersBy Thom Holmes DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews AwardsAwards Another great addition to the WILD SCIENCE CAREERS series, DINOSAUR SCIENTIST brings you into the badlands of Argentina, the rocky shores of Australia, and the island of Madagascar in search of fossils. Follow six real paleontologists as they make big discoveries that have shaped our knowledge of times long past. Find out what it takes to be a paleontologist, and how you can become one, too!Publication Date: 07/01/2009Copyright: 2010Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2008019634ATOS Reading Level: 8.5Dewey: 560.23FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3053-4$35.93$26.95 "The reading flows so easily that I believe younger students who have an interest in science would enjoy the book as well. I highly recommend this book for students who want to explore scientific fields as well as increase their knowledge of dinosaurs and paleontology. I believe it would also make a good choice to read aloud to younger children as each chapter is independent of the others."National Science Teachers Association Recommends Web site, posted October 22, 2009"The author gives an excellent explanation of how fossils are formed and details the pros and cons of expeditions in unexplored terrain . . . Highly recommended as a resource that readily fits into middle school science standards."Children's Literature"These first person dramatic anecdotes add greatly to a book that gives a well-balanced, succinct, and lucid treatment of the subject . . . This fascinating series is highly recommended as a purchase for both middle and high school libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2009See all reviews Science Books & Films BEST BOOKS FOR JUNIOR HIGH & YOUNG ADULTS 2009 Loading… Other books in Wild Science Careers 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 1 Loading… Reviews"A great read for middle school students, the book provides vocational guidance while introducing the reader to a challenging, but very exciting, career as a paleontologist. It is a great addition to the career section of any library."Science Books & Films, December 2009"These first person dramatic anecdotes add greatly to a book that gives a well-balanced, succinct, and lucid treatment of the subject . . . This fascinating series is highly recommended as a purchase for both middle and high school libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, November 2009"The author gives an excellent explanation of how fossils are formed and details the pros and cons of expeditions in unexplored terrain . . . Highly recommended as a resource that readily fits into middle school science standards."Children's Literature"The reading flows so easily that I believe younger students who have an interest in science would enjoy the book as well. I highly recommend this book for students who want to explore scientific fields as well as increase their knowledge of dinosaurs and paleontology. I believe it would also make a good choice to read aloud to younger children as each chapter is independent of the others."National Science Teachers Association Recommends Web site, posted October 22, 2009". . . this volume will appeal to dinophiles for its dino-data . . ."School Library Journal, January 2010 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3053-4 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble