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How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum (How the . . . Got to the Museum) Hardcover – October 11, 2013

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  • Age Range: 6 - 9 years
  • Grade Level: 1 - 4
  • Lexile Measure: 1280L (What's this?)
  • Series: How the . . . Got to the Museum
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Blue Apple Books (October 11, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1609050908
  • ISBN-13: 978-1609050900
  • Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 0.4 x 9.3 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsHow the Diplodocus' bones got to the museum
By Z Hayes HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWER on March 11, 2012
Format: Hardcover
How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum is a fun poem along the lines of a cumulative poem. The bones belonging to a Diplodocus are found by a dinosaur hunter, who then solicits the opinions of a paleontologist who confirms that the bones are indeed those of a Diplodocus. Next come the excavators who help to excavate the dinosaur bones, which are then transported by the movers, carefully restored by the preparators, etc. etc.

The author uses vocabulary effectively to convey the laborious process of getting dinosaur bones found in the wild to an exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Each occupation is highlighted in a creative way so that a child can easily follow the process and understand what each job entails. This is further reinforced by using the cumulative poem format so that young readers will understand the nature of each job. My seven-year-old loved reading this out loud, and particularly looked forward to saying the poem as it got longer and longer with the often repeated jobs, e.g.:

"unpacked by the preparators,
packed in wagons by the movers,
uncovered by the excavators,
verified by the paleontologist,
and located by the dinosaur hunter."

This book truly is a gem - it not only educates young readers on the diverse occupations involved in getting a dinosaur's bones recovered and sent to a museum to be placed in an exhibit, but it also helps young children develop their vocabulary. Each time the poem gets longer, the writer substitutes a word with a synonym. For example:
"confirmed" by the paleontologist is replaced by "identified", "verified", "authenticated", "validated", "certified", etc.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is the amazing journey of a Diplodocus whose bones were discovered and transported to the Smithsonian!
By Deb HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on January 21, 2012
Format: Hardcover
The Diplodocus longus in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History towered over everyone as the museum docent began to talk about him. "Millions and millions of years ago, dinosaurs had the run of the Earth." Every kid knows that, but a curly-haired, freckled faced boy wanted to know just how this particular Diplo got there. Just how were all those bones gathered together and where did they come from? It all began when Diplodocus roamed the Earth grazing for food on the plains. The rain began to fall and unfortunately the Diplo was swept off his feet into the river and died.

As time went by his bones were covered up and were hidden beneath the sands of Utah. In 1923 a dinosaur hunter went in search of the Diplodocus because his studies led him to an area where he might find him. Ah, a huge bone was found and he began to dust it off. The excitement began when the paleontologist, "an expert in prehistoric fossils," arrived to confirm that it was a bone from the Jurrassic period. The Diplo had been found and now it was time to begin his journey to Washington, D.C. Just how would he be transported and what would happen to him when he arrived?

This is the amazing journey of a Diplodocus whose bones were discovered and transported to the Smithsonian. Many young people have journeyed to museums to see dinosaur bones, but until now I haven't seen any children's book explaining just how they got there. This book gives a brief overview of the Diplodocus's unfortunate fate and then subtly details his travels from the discovery of his tibia to his full skeleton display. Almost in the manner of a rebus rhyme, many words are encased in sign-like blocks for easy recognition. For example the paleontologist sign is in the shape of a bone.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsNice overview of the jobs that scientists do
By M. Heiss on August 1, 2012
Format: Hardcover
Sometimes, a science-minded kid has a hard time figuring out what kind of science-y job he or she is interested in doing. This book does a great job describing some of the very cool jobs in paleontology.

Plus, the illustrations are just fascinating -- watching the steps unfold. The book has a House-That-Jack-Built scheme to it, and the scientists and their tools as pictured are fun and interesting.

Not to mention, it;s a true story. That's great.

This book is a keeper.
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4.0 out of 5 starsDinosaur Bones
By Catherine W. Hughes on December 6, 2011
Format: Hardcover
With a friendly, repetitive text and painterly illustrations, Jessie Hartland describes, step by step, how a Diplodocus dinosaur moves from the earth in Utah to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. From Dinosaur Hunter, to Paleontologist, to Excavator, and much more, this picture book spells out the steps of discovering fossils and bringing them to an exhibit in a museum. Children ages 4-7, especially dinosaur-lovers, will like to unlock the mysteries of fossils, dinosaurs and the museum.
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4.0 out of 5 starsI wish this was a whole series!
By Mary Lavers (in Canada) on February 11, 2013
Format: Hardcover
I wish I could go back in time and have Jessie Hartland write an entire series of "How the..." books that I could enjoy throughout my childhood. I would have absolutely loved this book as a child! It's like a cumulative poem (think "The House That Jack Built") about dinosaur bones. It starts with how the dinosaur lived, how it probably died, who discovered the bones, who excavated, cleaned, shipped, assembled and displayed the bones in a museum, etc. It includes all the steps along the way, which is not only interesting and entertaining, it's very informative as well! It's also great to see all of the different jobs there are for people interested in paleontology or museums, beyond just the museum curator or the paleontologist. Plus, there's a bonus page at the end that explains a bit more about the actual dinosaur hunter and paleontologist featured in the book.

I hope Jessie Hartland writes a dozen more of these, like "How the Hamburger Got to Your Plate" (okay, that one might be a bit gruesome) or "How the Diamond Got on the Ring" (hmm...gruesome as well?) or maybe "How the Book Got to the Library." Hmm...maybe those aren't the best ideas, but I'll still be eagerly looking out for any more books that Jessie Hartland might do!

The only downside is that the digital copy I received had misnumbered pages so the files didn't line up on my "two-page view" on my desktop reader. But that would really only be a problem if you were trying to read an e-book edition, not the print copy.

Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from Blue Apple Books through Edelweiss (Above the Tree Line). I was asked to write an honest review, though not necessarily a favourable one. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsIt's good and includes facts

It's good and includes facts. I was getting it for a 2nd grader who loves learning about space. We go to the museum quite often. Read more

Published 15 months ago by sherrybob
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

The child love the book. reads it all the time. A good one.

Published 17 months ago by David R. Debace
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!

This is a great book for children. It teaches about the process from finding the fossils until they are presented in the museum for viewing. Read more

Published on January 19, 2014 by Susan
5.0 out of 5 starsHow the Dinosaur Got to the Museum

I bought this book as a gift for my granddaughter who enjoys visiting the Syracuse Museum of Natural History.
John P. Kyle

Published on July 8, 2013 by John P. Kyle
4.0 out of 5 starsHow the Dinosaur Got to the Museum

About the Book:

Acclaimed author/illustrator Jessie Hartland presents the fascinating 145-million-year journey of a dinsoaur: a Diplodocus longus, from its discovery in... Read more

Published on March 19, 2013 by pirategrl1014
5.0 out of 5 starsVery good book for kids

our grandson smile after we gave him this book. He likes this book since he is fascinated with dinosaurs.
He took this book with him out the country.

Published on February 11, 2013 by M. Grenee
4.0 out of 5 starsDinosaurs

This is a fun and informative book for the curious child who loves dinasaurs. A great read to book as well as a book that the young reader can go back to again and again.

Published on February 8, 2013 by judith e. kowalski
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book

A good story and very nice illustrations. Very nice quality book. Nice way to keep science interesting, fun for my daughter.

Published on January 20, 2013 by labbyluvr
4.0 out of 5 starsDinosaurs

This was a gift for my 5-year old granddaughter. She likes science and related topics. The text seemed appropriate for her age and interests.

Published on January 18, 2013 by Stephanie Doetsch
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat book for kids

My grandson loves this book. It's great for many ages and perfect for the kid who loves dinosaurs. I recommend it highly

Published on December 9, 2012 by L. A. Calkins

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