When it comes to dinosaurs and other fascinating fossils, the U.S. has
it all, from Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops to Stegosaurus and
Brachiosaurus. Dinosaur Destinations, by Jon Kramer, Julie
Martinez, and Vernon Morris, will help you find the best dinosaur
sites near you and across the country. Visit a dinosaur dig site or a
famous dinosaur track site--and even make your own cast of fossilized
tracks! With details about the nation's best dinosaur-related locales,
you'll learn what fossils have been found at or near each place, what
kids will enjoy about each site, contact information and more. Plus,
this field guide to extinct creatures introduces each species and
includes their former range maps and fun facts.
Dinosaur Destinations features:
The most famous dinosaur dig sites, track sites and fossil locales in
the U.S., including a few that allow visitors to participate in real
dinosaur digs
Locations with unique opportunities for dinosaur fans, such as venues
that allow you to touch real dinosaur fossils
Fascinating facts about the most famous dinosaurs and other prehistoric
creatures
Notable non-dinosaur fossil sites and species, such as pteranodons,
plesiosaurs, mammoths, and more