Barnum's Bones

Written by Tracey Fern · Illustrated by Boris Kulikov

Discover the thrilling hunt for the first Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,089 ratings

40 pages· 967 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Barnum Brown, a paleontologist with a name destined for greatness. Tasked with unearthing the mysteries of the past, he discovers the first Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton. As he navigates the challenges of early 20th-century science, will his groundbreaking finds change our understanding of dinosaurs forever? Dive into a world of adventure and discovery, where each fossil holds a story waiting to be told.

From the publisher

Documents the work of an early 20th-century paleontologist, named after the famous circus icon by his ambitious parents, who grew up to work for the American Museum of Natural History and discovered the first documented skeletons of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and other noteworthy species. By the author of Pippo the Fool.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 967
Reading age: 5–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 1010L

Themes & topics

Books about dinosaurs Books about America Books about rocks Books about museums Books about 20th century

What readers & critics say

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4.3

“This story was about the man who discovered the T-Rex fossil. This biography-styled picture book has a pretty good story, but it is pretty long. I think it would be most interesting for dinosaur lovers!”

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