A Dinosaur for Washington

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The True Story of Suciasaurus

by Kelly Milner Halls; With Illustrations by Rick Spears

This true story of the only dinosaur fossil ever found in Washington State, and the work required to identify it, is filled with engaging illustrations and photography that will capture the imagination of young dinophiles and amateur fossil hunters—for aspiring paleologists ages 8-12.

Follow the remarkable tale of Washington State’s ONLY dinosaur fossil—from the amazing discovery by amateur fossil hunters to the detective work of expert paleontologists trying to determine what ancient creature left the fossilized bone behind millions of years ago.
Young fossil hunters will have fun learning about the discovery and excavation of this rare treasure, nicknamed Suciasaurus for the island on which it was found, with this engaging book filled colorful dinosaur illustrations, and photographs of fossils and dig sites.
Kids can also dig into the additional content in the book, which includes:

An illustrated tyrannosaurus family tree
Where to go and what to take if you go fossil hunting
Details about the tools scientists use for fossil preparation
A glossary of terms related to paleontology

Sep 17, 2024 | Price: $18.99

For the past 25 years, KELLY MILNER HALLS has crafted high-interest nonfiction books and articles for young readers. Known for quirky but well-researched topics, Halls delights in drawing even reluctant readers into the realm of discovery through explorations of dinosaurs, Sasquatch, UFOs and other unusual themes. She lives in Spokane, Washington, and speaks at schools and conferences all over the world.RICK SPEARS was born in California in the third quarter of the 20th century, relocating to Georgia five years later. As with most young children, he was fascinated by dinosaurs and spent many hours drawing pictures of prehistoric animals in various scenes of combat. His dinosaur and cryptid art has found its way into various books, magazines, websites, and even a board game. His sculptures can be seen in several museums and collections throughout the southeastern United States. Rick currently resides in Georgia with his family, who finds his weird projects just a part of everyday life.

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