Digging Dinosaurs: The Search That Unraveled the Mystery of Baby Dinosaurs [Paperback]

John R. Horner (Author), James Gorman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0060973145 | ISBN-13: 978-0060973148 | Edition: Reprint

A reissue of the now-classic book that revolutionized the way we think about dinosaurs. "Popular-science writing at its best."--Los Angeles Times

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Review

"Horner's discoveries are unparalleled. The book captures the romance, realism, and scientific implications of Horner's field work and astonishing discoveries." -- --Nature

"Popular science writing at its best." -- --Los Angeles Times

About the Author

John R. Horner is the curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in his hometown of Bozeman, MT. He is the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation fellowship and holds an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Montana.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (May 9, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060973145
• ISBN-13: 978-0060973148
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse into the real world of paleontology., December 3, 1998

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This review is from: Digging Dinosaurs: The Search That Unraveled the Mystery of Baby Dinosaurs (Paperback)

"Digging Dinosaurs" is far more than the continueing search for traces of these vanished beasts. It is a glimpse into the mind and lives of the people who have dedicated their lives to understanding this fascinating topic. Co-authored by Jack Horner, probably the most influential paleontologist alive today, the book reads at times more like a novel than a scholarly research. Fast paced, often humerous, this is a great read for anyone interested in our world's far ancient past.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great peek into the into the world of finding dinosaurs!, October 14, 1998

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This review is from: Digging Dinosaurs: The Search That Unraveled the Mystery of Baby Dinosaurs (Paperback)

Digging Dinosaurs really gave a clear and interesting spin on the work that goes behind finding fossils. I loved it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Digging Dinosaurs, June 11, 2005

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This review is from: Digging Dinosaurs: The Search That Unraveled the Mystery of Baby Dinosaurs (Paperback)

I enjoyed Digging Dinosuars. John Horner's enthusiasm for the subject is easily apparent. The book is not overly technical, (although a basic understanding of geology/paleontology helps in fully understanding Horner's theories.) and has a very casual tone. The theories presented are full of clever and logical interpretations of the fossils found. While Horner also gives descriptions of things beyond factual support, he identifies which is imagination, and what is supported. The biggest flaw is the book's orginization. Horner seemed to be attempting to explain everything at once, changing topics for every paragraph. But beyond that, I enjoyed Digging Dinosaurs.