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Brontosaurus Is Back!: A Dinosaur's Name and Return to Fame

by Sarah Albee

A dinosaur name’s scientific comeback

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A dinosaur name’s scientific comeback

Brontosaurus’s history offers a child-friendly way into the story of how scientific knowledge can change. The book traces the dinosaur’s discovery, the discontinuation of its name, and its later reinstatement, bringing in questions of naming, paleontologists’ disagreements, and errors in scientific work. It’s nonfiction presented through one dinosaur’s changing place in science, with illustrations by Chris Hsu. The subject connects dinosaur discovery to the processes of classification and revision, showing that scientific ideas and labels can be revisited over time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in dinosaurs and paleontology
  • Young readers curious about how scientific ideas and names change
  • Families seeking illustrated nonfiction for children

Themes

Dinosaur discoveryScientific naming and classificationRevision of scientific ideasPaleontology

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Book overview

A hilarious and fascinating look at Brontosaurus's comeback--perfect for dino fans and curious kids learning how science evolves over time.

A fun, fact-filled nonfiction picture book for ages 6 to 9 about a dinosaur's disappearing act and return.

This is fun, lively, kid-appeal-filled nonfiction and tells the story of brontosaurus--discovered, discontinued, and then reinstated again.

Dino fans, come and get it! There's so much to learn in this interesting book about naming, sloppy science, dueling paleontologists, and more! Sarah Albee's signature humor and strong writing, coupled with Chris Hsu's kid-friendly and accurate art, bring history to life on the page.
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