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The Doomsday Detectives: How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur Extinction


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Cretaceous earth was known as the age of dinosaurs. But really, it was the age of LIFE - scaled and feathered, furry and leathered, budding, blooming, roaring, zooming, buzzing, glorious LIFE - until... DOOMSDAY. For 66 million years, the mystery of what happened to the dinosaurs lay hidden under layers of sand and silt, until scientists began to piece together the puzzle of what happened on the last day of the ancient world. Follow the real-life adventures of father-son scientists Luis and Walter Alvarez - along with an army of science detectives - as they unlock the world's most intriguing mystery. Learn how the smallest particles in the universe helped explain what happened to the largest animals that ever walked the planet. Track the timelines of discoveries that had to happen in physics, paleontology, astronomy, and geology, before humans could understand how and why 75 percent of species suddenly went extinct. This is the story of how scientists add to the sum total of human knowledge, one question at a time, and help us understand our beautiful, tragic, and magnificent world.

About the Author :
Cindy Jenson-Elliott is a science and writing teacher for children of all ages and adults, and is the author of 18 nonfiction books for children. She is an ocean swimmer, avid gardener, and explorer of the extraordinary ordinary world. Find her online at cindyjensonelliott.com. Theo Nicole Lorenz is the illustrator behind several books, including Dinosaurs with Jobs, Unicorns Are Jerks, and The Trans Self-Care Workbook. They live in Saint Paul, Minnesota with their spouse and kid, a ball python, and a pile of cats. Find more of Theo's work at theonicole.com.

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* "Using the framework of the scientific process to structure the content, Jenson-Elliott effectively builds on explanations that contextualize the major concepts that drive the Alvarezes' discovery. . . . Emphasizes the thrill of these discoveries, which are made all the more thrilling by the fact that there is still so much more to learn. Perfect for kids who want to go all-in on dinosaurs." -- Booklist, starred review * "Packed with explanations of scientific terminology and methods of operation, this detailed and compelling book is a superb guide for curious STEM-focused readers. An outstanding resource that depicts the winding and complex journey of scientific exploration." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "An excellent, format-defying nonfiction introduction to the origins of paleontology and the quest to solve the mystery of dinosaurs' extinction. . . . Purchase this impressive STEM title for dino fans, curricular tie-ins, and all nonfiction shelves." -- School Library Journal, starred review Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 2025


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781643791098
  • Publisher: Lee & Low Books Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Lee & Low Books Inc
  • Height: 238 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 502 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1643791095
  • Publisher Date: 20 Feb 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur Extinction
  • Width: 160 mm


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