Ignite your young explorer's passion for prehistoric life with this action-packed dive into the world of dinosaur discovery!

Dinosaur Hunters takes young readers on a thrilling journey through the history of paleontology, revealing how scientists piece together the story of creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Perfect for independent readers aged 7–9, this Step 5 reader explains how fossil hunters uncover, identify, and analyse dinosaur remains — making real-world science feel like the greatest adventure on the planet. With clear, engaging prose and fascinating facts, it's an ideal bridge between picture books and chapter books for dino-obsessed kids.

Real Science, Made Accessible: Explains how palaeontologists find and study fossils in language that young readers can understand and get excited about.
History Comes Alive: Traces the remarkable story of dinosaur discovery — from a world that didn't know dinosaurs existed to the rich scientific field we have today.
Builds Reading Confidence: As a Step 5 reader, this book is perfectly levelled for children ready to tackle longer, more complex texts and transition to chapter books.
Curriculum-Friendly: Covers key topics in natural history and earth sciences, making it a fantastic supplement to classroom learning or home education.

"This new edition… incorporates several discoveries, interpretations, and other changes in the field… it provides a simple and very readable historical account of finding and analyzing dinosaur fossils." — Booklist

About the Author

Kate McMullan taught elementary school in inner-city Los Angeles and on an American Air Force base in Germany before turning her talents to writing for children. After earning a Master's degree, she went on to become a prolific and beloved author of children's books across a wide range of genres and reading levels, with a particular gift for making complex subjects engaging and approachable for young readers.

Product Details

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: August 23, 2005
Language: English
Print length: 48 pages
ISBN-13: 9780375824500
Reading age: 7–9 years
Dimensions: 6.00" W x 9.00" H x 0.15" D

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