Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!
The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Some old-time scientists thought that because they were so big, all they could do was float in water. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, once-common notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book about...
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The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Some old-time scientists thought that because they were so big, all they could do was float in water. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, once-common notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book about the perennially popular subject of dinosaurs offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formed, and then how those theories were proved or disproved. It demonstrates that scientific thought is as creative as it is logical and invites budding scientists to come up with their own ideas.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780525469780 (0525469788)
Publish date: September 22nd 2005
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Series: Boy, We Were Wrong (#1)
I checked out this book for my niece and nephew after reading my friend Dolly's review. The kids were both intrigued by this book, and not only seemed to enjoy seeing how our knowledge about dinosaurs has changed, but they also enjoyed comparing that progress to what they know about dinosaurs. Thi...
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