Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!
The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Scientists thought they could only float on water since they were so big. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formulated, and then how those theories were proved or disproved. It demonstrates that scientific thought is as creative as it is logical and invites budding scientists to come up with their own ideas.
The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Scientists thought they could only float on water since they were so big. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formulated, and then how those theories were proved or disproved. It demonstrates that scientific thought is as creative as it is logical and invites budding scientists to come up with their own ideas.
SKU | M12181 |
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ISBN | 9780142411933 |
Language | English |
Guided Reading Level | O |
Product Type | Paperback Books |
Primary Contributor | Kathleen V. Kudlinski |
Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9 |
Publisher | PRH - Penguin Random House |