Jurassic Poop
Left by an animal long ago, this durable doo-doo survived
the long journey through the ages. It started out stinky,
but now it’s frozen, dried or turned to rock. To a
scientist, it’s anything but gross -- it’s a
priceless artifact that can help piece together the puzzle
of ancient life.
Funny and informative, Jurassic Poop is flush with
amazing facts, stories and activities. Learn how to spot
ancient poop imposters. Meet dung detectives getting to
the bottom of history’s hind-end mysteries. Find out
how poop gets preserved and discover what it can tell us
about dinosaurs, humans and many other animals from long
ago. So hold your nose and take a journey back in time to
see what tales ancient poop has to tell.
Awards
Winner of the prestigious American Institute of Physics's
Science
Writing Award in the Children's category.
Shortlisted for the following reader’s choice awards:
Silver
Birch (sponsored by the Ontario Library Association)
and the Diamond
Willow Award (based in Saskatchewan).
Ontario Library Association’s Best Bets - Top
Canadian Children’s Books
Reviews
“Technically, the book is superbly organized,
and written in a zippy, engaging style that balances fact
with fun… any young reader fascinated with prehistoric
life will love Jurassic Poop.” – Quill
& Quire, Starred Review
“The young and the curious will enjoy the presentation
of a seemingly infinite amount of information… as
much as the subject matter itself.” -- The Globe and
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by Jacob Berkowitz
8 1/2 x 11", 40 Pages
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