"A fascinating thriller, well crafted and relentless ... A cross between Tony Hillerman and Larry McMurtry, this is one hell of a good read."--Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon and Blasphemy The cowboys who work on the ranchlands of Montana expect more than their fair share of trouble. One of them is Mike Wire, a former homicide detective. Mike is about to learn murder and mayhem can happen under Motnana's big skies, too. Beneath the earth lie enough dinosaur fossils to fill several museum collections---and make a fortune for whoever claims them first. Soon he will have to combine everything he learned as a cop with everything he knows as a cowboy to protect the people and the land he could never live without.

The story of two nineteenth-century scientists who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in the natural history of this planet: the existence of dinosaurs.

Congratulations - your application for a Mesozoic hunting licence has been successful! Before you travel back in time and charge headlong into a pack of prehistoric big game, we strongly advise that you read the following guidebook. It will provide you with information crucial to success – and survival! You will learn the basic facts of the geography, climate and environmental conditions of the three periods that make up the exciting Mesozoic era. The book then covers the huge variety of dinosaurs that stalk these times, giving tips on identification, tracking, and the best weapons to bring them down! Let the hunt begin!

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

"When Jack Horner was a child, he was fascinated by dinosaur fossils. He hunted for them and dreamed of being a great paleontologist. But Jack struggled with school and reading. Jack found his own way to success and became one of the world's most famous paleontologist!"--

On the way to his Grandma's house, Jack makes an unexpected discovery that sends them on a fantastic adventure back in time! What will they find on their journey? And will they make it safely back home? Like many eight year old boys, Jack's favorite thing in the world is dinosaurs. One day he comes across an unusual object, which turns out to be a time machine! Jack and his Grandma embark on an exciting journey back in time, in search of different species of dinosaur. But their trip is not without its dangers: it will take the combined skills and knowledge of this multi-generational pair to escape a scary encounter and make it safely home. Jack the Dinosaur Hunter is a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming adventure story, bringing modern technology to a pre-historic setting, and humorously bridging the generations between grandparents and grandchildren. Children will love following the colorful pictures of Jack and his Grandma as they explore this forgotten world, sparking their imagination and teaching them how we each have something to contribute to a successful team. Best for kids who: Love dinosaurs and pre-historic times Are excited by the idea of time travel Enjoy fantasy stories Have an active imagination and a sense of adventure Like technology and gadgets Can identify with characters who love learning facts and figures Have skills or knowledge that are not always valued by their peers Gift this book if you are looking for: A charming story about grandmother-grandchild bonding and learning from each other A story about how we all have something to contribute to a team A fun introduction to facts about different dinosaur species An inspiring story about how following your passions can take you on unexpected adventures An exciting short story for a dinosaur-lover Children's Book Age 3-8 with beautiful dinosaurus illustrations