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Book Synopsis: Earl Douglass was a teenager when he first heard about the Bone Wars—the frenzied race between paleontologists to unearth and classify dinosaur fossils—and he remained fascinated with these prehistoric giants for the rest of his life. As a geologist and botanist working at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Douglass had a hunch that the vast untouched rock strata in northeastern Utah just may have been a haven for Jurassic fossil beds. In 1908, he set out by mule team to the Uinta Basin to dig and discover. Find me "something big," Andrew Carnegie instructed.
Little did Carnegie know exactly how well Douglass would heed those words. Sixteen years and 350 tons of fossils later, Earl Douglass emerged as one of the most prolific and successful dinosaur hunters of his time.
Using entries directly from Douglass's diary along with her own evocative storytelling and artwork, acclaimed author and illustrator Deborah Kogan Ray paints the life of this adventurous bone hunter in memorable detail.
Dinosaur Mountain is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and a 2011 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book.
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Discover the captivating world of dinosaurs with Dinosaur Mountain: Digging into the Jurassic Age. Immerse yourself in the fascinating journey of Earl Douglass, a renowned paleontologist, as he embarks on the epic Bone Wars. Are you ready to unearth the secrets of the prehistoric giants?
Step back in time and follow Douglass as he explores the vast untouched rock strata in northeastern Utah. With his hunch that this untamed region holds Jurassic fossil beds, he sets out on a daring adventure. Will he find something big? Find out how his determination and curiosity lead to momentous discoveries.
Get lost in the captivating storytelling and enchanting artwork by acclaimed author and illustrator Deborah Kogan Ray. Through entries from Douglass's diary, you'll experience the thrilling life of a true bone hunter. Join him in his quest for ancient artifacts and witness his triumphs and challenges along the way.
Don't miss your chance to own this immersive masterpiece. Dinosaur Mountain is not only a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, but also an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book. Ignite a love for dinosaurs and paleontology in your little ones with this extraordinary tale.
Start your adventure today and uncover the captivating world of dinosaurs with Dinosaur Mountain: Digging into the Jurassic Age. Order now to embark on an educational and thrilling journey into the past.
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