What if the greatest adventure in science was hiding right under your feet?

From the cliffs of England to the Gobi Desert, real scientists have spent their lives digging up the ancient past - and now your child can meet them all. This book brings the thrilling world of paleontology to life through the true stories of the men, women, and even children who made history's most jaw-dropping fossil discoveries.

Inside, young readers will discover: How the very first dinosaur fossils were found - and how scientists figured out what they were looking atThe remarkable life of Mary Anning, a working-class girl who discovered sea monsters before scientists would even let her in the roomThe wild "Bone Wars" rivalry that led to a frenzy of competitive dinosaur digging across the American WestExplorer Roy Chapman Andrews and his death-defying fossil expeditions through the Gobi DesertBarnum Brown, the showman-scientist who unearthed the most famous T. rex skeleton ever foundModern paleontologists working in labs and in the field today, using cutting-edge technology to unlock prehistoric secretsFossil finds from every continent, including surprising discoveries from places most people never expectStrange, lucky, and accidental finds - including fossils stumbled upon by farmers, hikers, and construction crewsReal kids who found genuine fossils and changed what scientists knew about prehistoric lifePractical, step-by-step guidance on how your child can start fossil hunting right now Who will love this book: Written for curious readers ages 7-12, this book is a strong fit for independent readers, classroom use, and any child who asks endless questions about dinosaurs, ancient animals, or what scientists actually do. Parents looking to nurture a love of science, history, or nature will find this a natural next read after introductory dinosaur encyclopedias.

Homeschool families will appreciate the curriculum connections across earth science, history of science, and geography, while classroom teachers will find the chapter-by-chapter structure easy to pair with discussion questions and projects.

Give a child the story behind the bones - and inspire the next generation of fossil hunters.