"Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World" by Tracey Fern tells the captivating story of Barnum Brown, the paleontologist who discovered the first fossilized remains of the Tyrannosaurus rex. The book explores Brown's journey, from his childhood fascination with fossils to his adventurous excavations in the American West. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narrative, readers learn about the challenges he faced, his dedication to science, and the excitement surrounding his groundbreaking find, which would become one of the most iconic dinosaurs in history. Brown's passion for discovery unfolds in a way that inspires young readers to explore the wonders of paleontology. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Farrar Straus Giroux .

Tracey Fern is the author of several other picture books, including Dare the Wind and Barnum ' s Bones, both Junior Library Guild selections. She lives in West Newton, Massachusetts. Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of the series, lives in New York City.