Jurassic Poop

What Dinosaurs (and Others) Left Behind

By Jacob Berkowitz; Steve Mack (Illustrator)
(Kids Can Press, Hardcover, 9781553378600, 40pp.)

Publication Date: August 2006

Other Editions of This Title: Paperback

Categories: Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

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Left by an animal long ago, this durable doo-doo survived the long journey through the ages. It started out stinky, but now it's frozen, dried or turned to rock. To a scientist, it's anything but gross -- it's a priceless artifact that can help piece together the puzzle of ancient life. Funny and informative, Jurassic Poop is flush with amazing facts, stories and activities. Learn how to spot ancient poop imposters. Meet dung detectives getting to the bottom of history's hind-end mysteries. Find out how poop gets preserved and discover what it can tell us about dinosaurs, humans and many other animals from long ago. So hold your nose and take a journey back in time to see what tales ancient poop has to tell.

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