Dinomummy [Bargain Price] (Hardcover)

~ Phillip Manning (Author) "It is the age of the dinosaurs, a time when the largest creatures that ever lived walked the Earth..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hell Creek

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"[T]he...audience...should be captivated by...the dramatic account of prehistoric life and the up-close look at a modern dig." PW 12/24/07 (Publishers Weekly, Starred )

Product Description

In 2000, teenage dino-hunter Tyler Lyson stumbled across the fossil remains of a hadrosaur in the remote hills of the Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota. More than a collection of fossilized bones, Tyler discovered a three dimensional mummified dinosaur—a dinomummy. He and a paleontologist from the University of Manchester in England, Dr. Phil Manning, led an excavation that would change the way we think about dinosaurs. Named for its place of discovery, "Dakota" was gradually uncovered and moved to a lab for further excavation and analysis. Tyler and Phil's enthusiasm, expertise, and years of work blend as this paleontological detective story unfolds.

Stunning computer-generated artwork, based on fieldwork and laboratory studies of the hadrosaur specimen, brings Dakota and its environment back to life on the pages of this amazing book. Travel back in time to explore Hell Creek 65 million years ago, when herds of hadrosaurs migrated across vast floodplains.

Dakota died during the Late Cretaceous Period on the floodplains of North America and its body was locked in a rocky tomb. But Dakota's story was far from over. From the rugged badlands of Hell Creek to high-tech scientific labs, photographs document the incredible story of two men and a very special dinosaur.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st edition (December 4, 2007)
• ISBN-10: 0753460475
• ASIN: B001F7ATUS
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read!, January 7, 2008

By	Hallett Luscombe (Plattsburgh, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Dinomummy (Hardcover)

My 9 year old granddaughter, interested in dinosaurs since she could walk, received Dinomummy for Xmas. Our Santa handed it out---about the 3rd present she received. When she opened it, we lost her! She read the entire book as fast as she could, loved it and lost interest in other presents for a while. The pictures are stunning, as is indicated just looking at the cover. Wonderful book. Hallett Luscombe

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 yr. old sons book., January 11, 2008

By	Robert Borland "htmbob" (Huntington,IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dinomummy (Hardcover)

My son loves this book. He carried it around on Christmas day like a trophy,and read it to his siblings right away. Now he wants the adult version to learn more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My son is really enjoying this book!, January 3, 2008

By	A. Rogers "A. Rogers" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dinomummy (Hardcover)

My son is interested in archaeology,and dinosaurs especially, and so is really enjoying this book. It's very well written and illustrated.