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OverviewFossil collectors!In 1880s Wyoming, Ned Chapman dreams of finding a dinosaur skeleton. When he discovers some old bones on his father's ranch, Ned is thrust into the world of bone hunters -- men so competitive that they will do anything to bring back the best fossils! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Betsy ByarsPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.068kg ISBN: 9780064442565ISBN 10: 006444256 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 05 October 2004 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9780064441568 Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book's appeal. -- ALA Booklist The clearly written story, historical context, western ranch setting, and, of course, the dinosaur connection contribute to the book s appeal. --ALA Booklist Author InformationBetsy Byars is a widely read and loved author of many award-winning middle-grade books for children, including Summer Of The Swans (Viking), a 1971 Newbery Medal winner. The Pinballs was an ALA Notable Children's Book in 1977 as well as the basis for an ABC Afterschool Special. Other books she has written for HarperCollins are Good-bye, Chicken Little; The Seven Treasure Hunts, illustrated by Jennifer Barrett; and three I Can Read Books, the popular The Golly Sisters Go West, Hooray For The Golly Sisters!, and The Golly Sisters Ride Again, all illustrated by Sue Truesdell. Ms. Byars lives in Clemson, South Carolina, with her husband. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |