Journey into a realm where the echoes of the past merge seamlessly with the wonders of the present. Within these pages, readers aged 8-12 will embark on an exhilarating expedition, traversing through ancient lands where the majestic Velociraptor once roamed, right to the modern-day museums and laboratories where the enigma of these creatures continues to captivate. This isn’t just a tale of bones and fossils but a vibrant tapestry weaving together the intricacies of science, history, and imagination. Discover the lifecycle of the Velociraptor, marvel at the myriad dinosaurs that shared its world, and dive deep into the compelling theories surrounding their mysterious extinction. But the adventure doesn't stop there. Young minds will be invited to hypothesize, pondering unanswered questions, and to reflect on the broader significance of understanding our planet's history. They'll receive a treasure trove of resources, from recommended readings to must-visit museums, ensuring the flame of curiosity burns long after the last page is turned. Designed with a friendly and conversational tone, this book isn’t about memorizing dates or names but fostering a lifelong love for learning and exploration. Dive in, and let the legacy of the Velociraptors inspire a new generation of inquisitive minds.

This illustrated storybook based on the hit Netflix show Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous includes press-out dinosaur figures! Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar--the home of the Jurassic World theme park. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, this paperback storybook features action-packed scenes from an episode of Camp Cretaceous--plus punch-out dinosaurs add to the excitement!

A pair of fierce but beautiful eyes look out from the undergrowth of conifers. She is an intelligent killer... So begins one of the most extraordinary novels you will ever read. The time is 120 million years ago, the place is the plains of prehistoric Utah, and the eyes belong to an unforgettable heroine. Her name is Raptor Red, and she is a female Raptor dinosaur. Painting a rich and colorful picture of a lush prehistoric world, leading paleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells his story from within Raptor Red's extraordinary mind, dramatizing his revolutionary theories in this exciting tale. From a tragic loss to the fierce struggle for survival to a daring migration to the Pacific Ocean to escape a deadly new predator, Raptor Red combines fact an fiction to capture for the first time the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the most magnificent, enigmatic creatures ever to walk the face of the earth.

On a muddy riverbank, a hungry dinosaur stalks her prey. From her hiding place in the nearby trees, she spies a giant, four-legged plant eater. At the right moment, she leaps from the trees and lunges at the slower dinosaur, tearing at its flanks with teeth and sharp claws. It's an average day in southern Texas, 115 million years ago. This dinosaur attack happened. We know for certain, because these two animals left their footprints in the mud -- and they're still there, hardened into stone for all to see. Dinosaur Hunt presents this dramatic event and brings the two combatants vividly back to life. It is the tale of a young Acrocanthosaurus, a predatory dinosaur similar to T. rex. As she grows she learns to hide, hunt, and survive in the eat-or-be-eaten age of dinosaurs. The astounding, lifelike art of Karen Carr transports us to this strange and threatening world and re-creates one of the most gripping tales a few footprints ever told.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo comes the sequel to the smash-hit Jurassic Park, a thriller that’s been millions of years in the making. “Fast and gripping.”—The Washington Post Book World It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end—the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, and the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. . . . “Harrowing thrills . . . fast-paced and engaging.”—People “A very scary read.”—Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed.”—New York Daily News “An edge-of-the-seat tale.”—St. Petersburg Times

John H. Ostrom's expeditions to the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana in the 1960s resulted in discoveries and research that would change long-held concepts in paleontology. This fiftieth-anniversary edition of his now well-known description of the type specimen of Deinonychus antirrhopus revisits the work that redefined theropod dinosaurs as the intelligent, agile, and gregarious ancestors of modern birds and led in the late twentieth century to a renaissance in the study of dinosaurs and the evolution of flight.

"A personal selection of circa 180 topics from dinosaur biology, including classification, fossil finds, biographies, and much more"--