About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking how we know what dinosaurs looked like or expresses frustration that they are too young to make a real discovery. It is the perfect antidote to the idea that science is only done in a lab, showing instead the grit and muddy reality of field work. This book tracks the history of paleontology through the lives of the men and women who risked everything to dig up the past. Through stories of Mary Anning, the Bone Wars, and modern expeditions, children learn that curiosity and resilience are just as important as a college degree. It celebrates the 'eureka' moments of discovery alongside the years of hard work that precede them. Written for ages 8 to 12, it is an inspiring choice for kids who need to see that passion and persistence can lead to world-changing results.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and science-based. It mentions the historical deaths of some figures and the intense, sometimes bitter rivalries between scientists, but these are handled as historical facts rather than tragedies. The tone is consistently objective yet exciting.
