{"product_id":"the-age-of-dinosaurs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-worlds-most-remarkable-animals-9780062930187","title":"The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Remarkable Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThink you know about dinosaurs? Think again! \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world's oldest beings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we're still piecing together new information about these ancient animals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid you know that, on average, a new species of dinosaur is discovered every single week? Or that many dinosaurs had feathers? Or that there are even modern-day dinosaurs walking around \u003cem\u003eright now\u003c\/em\u003e? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and acclaimed paleontologist Steve Brusatte writes about all the new discoveries he and his colleagues have made that help us better understand--and marvel at--these remarkable reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exciting nonfiction book for ages 7 to 12 includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index, as well as photos throughout. A strong choice for the classroom and for independent reading, and a great source for reports using information direct from an expert in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrusatte, Steve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSteve Brusatte is a paleontologist who hunts and writes about dinosaurs. He is on the faculty of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, but grew up in the Midwestern USA. Steve has traveled around the world digging up dinosaurs and, working with many international colleagues, has named more than 15 new species, including the tyrannosaur 'Pinocchio rex' (Qianzhousaurus) and the raptor Zhenyuanlong. He has written several books for kids and adults, most notably the adult pop science book \u003cem\u003eThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e (2018), which was a\u003cem\u003e New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller in the USA, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller in the UK, and \u003cem\u003eGlobe \u0026amp; Mail\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller in Canada. His work is covered often by the popular press and he has appeared on several television shows, such as the National Geographic extravaganza \u003cem\u003eT. rex Autopsy\u003c\/em\u003e, where he was part of the team that dissected a scientifically accurate life-sized model of a T. rex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682322845970,"sku":"9780062930187","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2e4ad697-4631-4c39-a14c-a5df90cace4b.jpg?v=1744215770","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-age-of-dinosaurs-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-worlds-most-remarkable-animals-9780062930187","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}