When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex

Author:   Toni Buzzeo ,  Diana Sudyka
Publisher:   Abrams
ISBN:  

9781419731631


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   14 May 2019
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Format:   Hardback
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When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex


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From a very young age, Sue Hendrickson was meant to find things: lost coins, perfume bottles, even hidden treasure. Her endless curiosity eventually led to her career in diving and paleontology, where she would continue to find things big and small. In 1990, at a dig in South Dakota, Sue made her biggest discovery to date: Sue the T. rex, the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever unearthed. Named in Sue's honor, Sue the T. rex would be placed on permanent exhibition at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.When Sue Found Sueinspires readers to take a closer look at the world around them and to never lose their brave, adventurous spirits.

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Author:   Toni Buzzeo ,  Diana Sudyka
Publisher:   Abrams
Imprint:   Abrams Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9781419731631


ISBN 10:   1419731637
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   14 May 2019
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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An exciting tale of dino discovery. --Kirkus Reviews **STARRED REVIEW** Buzzeo's considerable storytelling skills zero in on fascinating details, such as the experience of unearthing fossils, while Sudyka's entrancing illustrations reflect this attention to detail and the passion Sue brought to her work. Additionally, it's refreshing to see a profile of a modern, female scientist, who is respected in her field. --Booklist


An exciting tale of dino discovery. -- Kirkus Reviews Dino fans craving anything about T. Rex need to know this chapter of paleontology and enjoy the gouache and watercolor art. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Readers . . . will be heartened by Hendrickson's pursuit of her passions. -- Publishers Weekly This delightfully illustrated tale of discovery and wonderment works great as a research starter or supplement to paleontology, basic science, or museum studies . . . this book rewards passions for learning and passes those values on to its readers. A must-have. -- School Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW** Buzzeo's considerable storytelling skills zero in on fascinating details, such as the experience of unearthing fossils, while Sudyka's entrancing illustrations reflect this attention to detail and the passion Sue brought to her work. Additionally, it's refreshing to see a profile of a modern, female scientist, who is respected in her field. -- Booklist


An exciting tale of dino discovery. --Kirkus Reviews


An exciting tale of dino discovery. --Kirkus Reviews Dino fans craving anything about T. Rex need to know this chapter of paleontology and enjoy the gouache and watercolor art. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This delightfully illustrated tale of discovery and wonderment works great as a research starter or supplement to paleontology, basic science, or museum studies . . . this book rewards passions for learning and passes those values on to its readers. A must-have. --School Library Journal Readers . . . will be heartened by Hendrickson's pursuit of her passions. --Publishers Weekly **STARRED REVIEW** Buzzeo's considerable storytelling skills zero in on fascinating details, such as the experience of unearthing fossils, while Sudyka's entrancing illustrations reflect this attention to detail and the passion Sue brought to her work. Additionally, it's refreshing to see a profile of a modern, female scientist, who is respected in her field. --Booklist


Author Information

Toni Buzzeo is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestseller One Cool Friend and many other books for children. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts. Diana Sudyka is a Chicago-based illustrator who got her start designing and screen printing posters for musicians such as St. Vincent, Andrew Bird, and the Decemberists. She also volunteers at the Field Museum in Chicago, where Sue the T. rex is housed.

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