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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-10006444256X

ISBN-139780064442565

eBay Product ID (ePID)6050035399

Product Key Features

Book TitleDinosaur Hunter

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicReaders / Beginner, Transportation / Aviation, Readers / Chapter Books

Publication Year2004

IllustratorBolognese, Don, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorElaine Marie Alphin

Book SeriesI Can Read Level 4 Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight0.1 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2002-152281

Reviews"The clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book's appeal."--ALA Booklist, The clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book's appeal., "The clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book's appeal." -- ALA Booklist "A fast-paced, fascinating slice of American history." -- Dallas Morning News, "The combination of dinosaur fossils, horseback riding, and ranch life is unusual and will interest boys especially. Bolognese handles both the horses and people with flair." - Kirkus Reviews "The clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book's appeal." - ALA Booklist "A fast-paced, fascinating slice of American history." - Dallas Morning News

Grade FromThird Grade

Grade ToFourth Grade

Dewey Decimal-E-

SynopsisThis easy-to-read, fully illustrated book tells the story of a young boy who meets a bone hunter who is among the many combing 1880s Wyoming in search of dinosaur bones. Full color., Fossil collectors In 1880s Wyoming, Ned Chapman dreams of finding a dinosaur skeleton. When he discovers some old bones on his father's ranch, Ned is thrust into the world of bone hunters -- men so competitive that they will do anything to bring back the best fossils, Fossil collectors! In 1880s Wyoming, Ned Chapman dreams of finding a dinosaur skeleton. When he discovers some old bones on his father's ranch, Ned is thrust into the world of bone hunters -- men so competitive that they will do anything to bring back the best fossils!, ·Dinosaur Hunter will be featured in the HarperCollins booth at major institutional conferences, including TLA, IRA, ALA and NCTE