ABOUT THE BOOK

Monster Stones tells the fascinating story of a dinosaur fossil from the moment the dinosaur dies to the discovery of its fossil millions of years later. It explains how dinosaur bones become fossils, how fossils survive for millions of years and how scientists discover and study them to learn about the prehistoric past.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended Age: 6–10 years

Ideal for: Dinosaur enthusiasts, fossil collectors, budding palaeontologists, geology fans and children who are curious about what Earth was like millions of years ago.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Dinosaurs immediately capture children’s attention, but this book goes further by using that interest to teach real Earth science. It connects dinosaurs, rocks, fossilisation, excavation and scientific discovery through an easy-to-follow story.

The “make your own model fossils” activity adds a fun hands-on element and helps children explore how fossils are formed.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Monster Stones
Subtitle: The Story of a Dinosaur Fossil
Series: Science Works
Author: Jacqui Bailey
Illustrator: Matthew Lilly
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers
Subject: Fossils, Dinosaurs, Palaeontology & Earth Science
Format: Illustrated Children’s Nonfiction
ISBN: 978-0-7136-6252-8
Original Printed Price: £5.99
Activity Feature: Children can make their own model fossils
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