Dinosaurs In The Attic

Dinosaurs in the Attic is a chronicle of the expeditions, discoveries, and scientists behind the greatest natural history collection ever assembled. Written by former Natural History columnist Douglas J. Preston, who worked at the American Museum of Natural History for seven years, this is a celebration of the best-known and best-loved museum in the United States.

Traces the history of the American Museum of Natural History describes the individuals who helped shape the museum, and discusses its collection of dinosaur bones, insects, birds, meteorites, and minerals

Lucas hears dinosaurs stomping around the attic of his new house. Why won't anyone believe him?

Harry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan's attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere - until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves the dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.

Harry's Dad has been gone for five years when Harry picks up one of his Dad's old books & suddenly finds himself confronted by three meat eating dinosaurs. How can he convince his mother that it wasn't a dream & does this experience have anything to do with his Father's mysterious disappearance? This marvelously illustrated adventure novel will transport children to the late Cretaceous Age with Harry as he sets out on a search for his Father. Minnesota author, Harry Welty, is an heir to the eccentric tradition of Minnesota's famed populist politician, & science fiction writer, Ignatius Donnelly. VISIT TO THE ATTIC was originally written for the children who admired Welty's Winter snow sculptures but has since become the means by which Welty is financing a campaign for the United States Congress. VISIT TO THE ATTIC may be ordered from Welty Press, P.O. Box 3500, Duluth, MN 55803-3500. Orders outside Minnesota should include $1.55 per book, for shipping & handling. That's $8.50 per book. Orders from within Minnesota must include the state's 6.5 percent sales taxes for a total charge of $8.95 per book.

Travel back in time to meet the most magnificent dinosaurs in close up. The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs takes you back to prehistoric times to meet 36 incredible beasts. From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the perfect book for dinosaur-lovers everywhere. 36 DINOSAURS: Learn about dozens of dinosaurs from all over the world, from the stealthy Spinosaurus to the mighty Dreadnoughtus. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible beasts to back to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite dinosaur-lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE DINOSAUR WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each dinosaur originates. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

While searching for a baby dinosaur in the basement, 12-year-old Jon and his little brother step into a time warp and into a world filled with dinosaurs.