Dinosaurs: Under the Big Sky [Paperback]

Jack Horner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878424458 | ISBN-13: 978-0878424450 | Publication Date: October 1, 2001

Dinosuars under the Big Sky describes the different species of dinosuars known to have lived in Montana and explains the scientific importance of their bones and skeletons. Photographs and hundreds of pen-and-ink drawings depict the dinosaur fossils that collectors are most likely to find under Montana's big sky.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Everyone will find something new and interesting in this book . . . Destined to be a durable classic in the field." --Kevin Padian, Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley

About the Author

Jack Horner, a native of Shelby, Montana, found his first dinosaur bone when he was eight. He now conducts dinosaur research throughout the world. Since 1982, Horner has been curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman. He and his research team discovered the first dinosaur eggs in the Western Hemisphere, the first evidence of colonial nesting and parental care among dinosaurs, and the first dinosaur embryos--all in Montana. Author of numerous scientific and popular books and articles, Horner served as technical advisor for the movies Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Jurassic Park III.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878424458
• ISBN-13: 978-0878424450
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,262,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For Every Lover of Dinosaurs and Adventure, October 28, 2001

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Homer Hickam (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dinosaurs: Under the Big Sky (Paperback)

Jack Horner has written a wonderful book that every man, woman, and child who loves dinosaurs should read. I've been in the field with Jack for three years running and have often mentioned to him that I'd love to have a book that would tell me what the bones were that I found and more about the animals themselves - mainly so I wouldn't have to pester him with so many questions! I don't know whether it was because of my questions (or those of his other visitors in Montana) but he has satisfied my request in full. This is a grand book for amateur and seasoned dino-hunter alike. I eagerly look forward to carrying it with me next time in the field as I search for the elusive Big Sky dinosaurs. But even if I wasn't out looking for ancient raptor bones, I'd want this book, just for its fine writing and informative artwork. It's a treasure.
Homer Hickam (author of October Sky, Sky of Stone, etc.)

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked this book very much, November 1, 2001

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"junefellows" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dinosaurs: Under the Big Sky (Paperback)

Hi, I'm just a kid but I want everybody to know how much I enjoyed this book. I was hoping to get it for Christmas but now I got it early and I'm glad. I think dinosaurs are a lot of fun and I'm glad to get this book and study up on it. I hope to someday be like Jack Horner and work with dinosaurs out in Montana. I don't live in Montana but I wish I could so I could find more dinosaurs. I found some pieces one time in North Dakota and that got me interested. I like to go to museums and look at the skeletons and all the other information on dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex. I hope my parents will take me to Montana this summer and I can go to the museum and visit with Mr. Horner. It should be a lot of fun. I will ask him to autograph my book. Thank you very much, Dr. Horner for writing this book. It is my new favorite of all my dinosaur books.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For would-be dinosaur hunters, December 13, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dinosaurs: Under the Big Sky (Paperback)

Amateur collectors and lay readers will find Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky to be an intriguing guide to the dinosaurs which once roamed Montana. From the geologic history of the state to fossil finds and techniques for collecting, Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky will appeal to a specialized but interested audience of would-be dinosaur hunters.