Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling 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 the prehistoric world and some of the world’s oldest beings.

Even though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we’re still piecing together new information and surprising dinosaur facts about these ancient animals.

Did you know that, thanks to new dinosaur discoveries, 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 right now?

New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed paleontologist Steve Brusatte shares the latest from the world of paleontology, writing about all the new research he and his colleagues have made that help us better understand—and marvel at—these remarkable reptiles.

This exciting nonfiction book for ages 7 to 12 includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index, as well as photos throughout. A strong choice for classroom STEM learning and for independent reading, and a great source for reports using information direct from an expert in the field.

This thrilling look into the world of paleontology reveals the latest science, including:

• The Latest Dinosaur Science: Learn how scientists know that some dinosaurs had feathers and that a new species is discovered nearly every week.
• Tyrannosaurs and Other Predators: From massive herbivores to fearsome predators like T-rex, discover what these animals were really like.
• Modern-Day Dinosaurs: Find out why paleontologists agree that dinosaurs aren’t truly extinct and see the evidence of their descendants walking among us today.
• A Real Paleontologist’s Adventures: Join New York Times bestselling author Steve Brusatte on his thrilling fossil-hunting expeditions around the world.