Canadian Dinosaurs
by
Wow Canada! book |
Ages 8–12
Hardcover: 96pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-897349-08-3 (US $29.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-85-0 (US $19.95)
by
Wow Canada! book |
Ages 8–12
Hardcover: 96pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-897349-08-3 (US $29.95)
Paperback: 96pp | 8 1/2 x 11 | $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-897066-85-0 (US $19.95)
Explore the next frontier of dinosaur discovery!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Did you know that Canada is one of the best places in the world to study dinosaurs? Every year, a new species of dinosaur is found in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park - and some scientists think that we’ve discovered a mere 1 percent of all dinosaurs. Each new discovery sparks a whole new range of questions to be investigated!
Canadian Dinosaurs, part of the Wow Canada! series, is the first significant book on Canadian dinosaurs for young readers. Author Elin Kelsey has traveled across the country, researching the latest findings of world-renowned dinosaur experts.
Canadian palaeontologists are breaking ground - literally! Technology, such as the latest DNA findings, has helped scientists make new discoveries and rethink old ones. Dinosaur research is full of changing ideas and heated debates. Readers will be enriched by the detailed and fascinating information, paired with extraordinary visuals, of over 70 Canadian dinosaurs.
Canadian Dinosaurs also delves into the history of dinosaur exploration. The “Great Canadian Dinosaur Rush” at the beginning of the 20th century saw palaeontologists scrambling to find fossils in the Badlands of Alberta, each hoping to claim new species for their own museums. Turn-of-the-century dinosaur research is contrasted with cutting-edge techniques - surprisingly, some things haven’t changed at all!
Amazing archival photographs and superbly detailed illustrations complement Kelsey's up-to-the-minute research. This book will be a treasured favourite for young readers, librarians, teachers, and parents alike, adding yet another fascinating dimension to the Wow Canada! story.
About the Wow! Canada series
Richly varied yet intrinsically connected, the books in the Wow Canada! collection celebrate different aspects of the country’s story. Together, they weave a rich tale as diverse and exciting as the country itself.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Did you know that Canada is one of the best places in the world to study dinosaurs? Every year, a new species of dinosaur is found in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park - and some scientists think that we’ve discovered a mere 1 percent of all dinosaurs. Each new discovery sparks a whole new range of questions to be investigated!
Canadian Dinosaurs, part of the Wow Canada! series, is the first significant book on Canadian dinosaurs for young readers. Author Elin Kelsey has traveled across the country, researching the latest findings of world-renowned dinosaur experts.
Canadian palaeontologists are breaking ground - literally! Technology, such as the latest DNA findings, has helped scientists make new discoveries and rethink old ones. Dinosaur research is full of changing ideas and heated debates. Readers will be enriched by the detailed and fascinating information, paired with extraordinary visuals, of over 70 Canadian dinosaurs.
Canadian Dinosaurs also delves into the history of dinosaur exploration. The “Great Canadian Dinosaur Rush” at the beginning of the 20th century saw palaeontologists scrambling to find fossils in the Badlands of Alberta, each hoping to claim new species for their own museums. Turn-of-the-century dinosaur research is contrasted with cutting-edge techniques - surprisingly, some things haven’t changed at all!
Amazing archival photographs and superbly detailed illustrations complement Kelsey's up-to-the-minute research. This book will be a treasured favourite for young readers, librarians, teachers, and parents alike, adding yet another fascinating dimension to the Wow Canada! story.
About the Wow! Canada series
Richly varied yet intrinsically connected, the books in the Wow Canada! collection celebrate different aspects of the country’s story. Together, they weave a rich tale as diverse and exciting as the country itself.
REVIEWS:
Quill & Quire
"...contains a wealth of data on a startling array of dinosaur topics. Accessible and informative, it will appeal both to kids new to the topic and those in need of an update."
Canadian Review of Materials
"Highly recommended."
Booklist
"A treasure trove for middle-grade dinosaur fans on both sides of the border."
National Science Teachers Association
"Taking a familiar topic to a new level, Canadian Dinosaurs packages the science, adventure, and excitement of paleontology in a new and interesting way. Enthusiasts will reach a little farther as they read. Teachers will find this a good srouce for new information and anecdotes to enrich their lessons on Earth history or classification."
Quebec Home & School News
"A book for all dinosaur lovers -- male or female -- young or old -- filled with fascinating information..."
School Library Journal
"A feast for dinophiles, with international flavor."
AWARDS:
2005
Science Books & Films, Best Books 2004, Junior High & Young Adults
2004
Alberta Children's Choice Award, Finalist, Rocky Mountain Book Award
2004
The Canadian Children's Book Centre, "Our Choice" starred selection
2003
Canadian Science Writers' Association, Finalist, Science in Society Award
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