Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur

Name: Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur
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By Diego Pol and Jose Luis Carballido

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Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur is an engaging children's book that takes young readers on an exciting journey of discovery alongside palaeontologists Diego Pol and Jose Luis Carballido. The story unfolds as readers learn about the fascinating discovery of a massive dinosaur fossil in Argentina and the scientific adventure that follows. The authors describe both the painstaking excavation process and the insights gained about the enormous creature that once roamed the Earth.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're fascinated by dinosaurs and love thrilling discovery stories. Written by the palaeontologists who uncovered one of the largest dinosaurs ever, it combines exciting storytelling with vivid illustrations, making it perfect for young readers curious about prehistoric creatures and the science behind their discovery.

Scholastic and the American Museum of Natural History join forces in a thrilling new picture book about the discovery of the Titanosaur -- the biggest, heaviest creature to ever walk Earth!

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Scholastic and the American Museum of Natural History join forces in a thrilling new picture book about the discovery of the Titanosaur -- the biggest, heaviest creature to ever walk Earth!

Get ready to meet the Titanosaur -- the biggest, heaviest creature to ever walk the Earth! This book tells the story of the discovery of this new dinosaur from the mouths of the paleontologists who led the dig! From its discovery by a local herder, to the organization and completion of the excavation, this riveting story will have readers on the edge of their seats, and the beautifully painted illustrations will mesmerize. The final spread will open up into a gatefold showing a photograph of the full Titanosaur skeleton on display at the museum. Chock-full of back matter like a glossary and extra information and photographs from the dig, and an inside jacket poster of the Titanosaur, kids of all ages will devour this book.

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The book vividly captures the excitement of paleontologists, blending engaging reconstructed dialogues with scientific information presented in illustrated sidebars. Its aim to inspire future paleontologists is evident, supported by captivating illustrations and rich detail on research methods and sauropod specifics. Readers are likely to be fascinated by the breathtaking illustrations and the intricacies of paleontological work, making many young readers dream of becoming dinosaur scientists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338207392

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Florencia Gigena

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 302.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diego Pol Jose Luis Carballido

About the Author

Dr. Pol studies dinosaurs and other fossil reptiles and specializes in understanding their evolutionary relationships using phylogenetics. During the last 10 years, Pol and his research team have explored different regions of South America and discovered fossils of over 20 new species of dinosaurs, crocs, and other vertebrates. Pol has also worked closely with colleagues from the American Museum of Natural History and other institutions worldwide on field expeditions and scientific studies of fossils from South Africa, Madagascar, Colombia, Brazil, Mongolia, and China. He conducted his PhD at the joint program of Columbia University and the AMNH and received his degree in 2005. Since 2006 he has led the Vertebrate Paleontology program at the MEF Museum in Patagonia (Argentina), and he is a research associate of the AMNH Division of Paleontology.
Dr. Carballido acquired his PhD studying and analyzing the evolution and anatomy of sauropod dinosaurs. He obtained his doctoral degree in 2012, conducting his research at the MEF Museum in Patagonia, where he is still working. For the last 10 years he conducted and participated in several field trips in Patagonia, looking for new evidence on past life, especially in Cretaceous rocks. He is particularly interested in understanding the great diversity of these giant plant-eating dinosaurs that proliferated in Patagonia during the dinosaur era. He is currently studying some new species of sauropods from South America, as well as species from other places such as Germany and the United States.
Mother and wife, graphic designer, illustrator, philanthropist, and fan of museums, history, and humor, Florencia has created designs, images, and communication strategies in all areas, from the landing of the largest dinosaur in the world in New York to the launch of one of the latest European cars in Argentina. She graduated with a degree in Fine Arts and Design, and has been living in Patagonia for more than two decades. Head of the Communication Management at MEF and creative director of her own design studio, she divides her activities between multiple and different facets.