Explore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.
This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proceeds through a timeline of prehistoric creatures that inhabited ancient Alaska’s oceans and forests.
Discover thalattosaurs, giant sea lizards who lived over 200 million years ago, and the mysterious “desmos,” a prehistoric marine mammal that looked like a hippo but might be related to horses and rhinos and roamed the region 20 million years ago, and many more!
KIRK R. JOHNSON is a paleobotanist and the Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. He is the host of four recent PBS series, Making North America, The Great Yellowstone Thaw, Polar Extremes, and Ice Age Footprints. He has written ten books including Prehistoric Journey, Cruisin' The Fossil Freeway, and Digging Snowmastodon.
RAY TROLL is an artist who has illustrated twelve books, including On an Ocean Journey, Sharkabet, Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway, Rapture of the Deep, and Planet Ocean: Dancing to the Fossil Record. He’s had many major museum exhibits over the years, and is honored to have a species of ratfish, Hydrolagus trolli, and a genus of extinct herring, Trollichthys, named after him. He and his wife, Michelle, live and work in Alaska, and own and operate the Prairie Sea Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas.
"The dream team of Troll and Kirk have done it again with their collaboration on Alaska's Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More! This is a wonderfully illustrated and written book highlighting some of the state's awesome ancient life. The book works its way through time, starting in the Triassic Period, 215 million years ago and goes right up to our current epoch, the Holocene. Now I just hope this is a series, I want a book for every state!" —Kallie Moore, paleontologist and author of Tales of the Prehistoric World
"What a joy to explore Alaska's rich fossil record in this stunning new book! I have never seen such a collection of art and stories that captures the unique animals and landscapes that define prehistoric Alaska." —Amy Atwater, paleontologist and author of The Fossil Keeper's Treasures
"Ray and Kirk are the perfect combination. They are the peanut butter and jelly of paleontology." —Gary Staab, paleoartist, naturalist, and maker
"A captivating exploration of the prehistoric life that once thrived in Alaska. This is a great resource for sparking curiosity in young minds about the ancient world and the science behind paleontological discoveries." —Chad Richins, Readers' Favorite
"This title is perfect for sparking a sense of wonder about Earth’s past and inspiring readers to learn more about the hidden stories beneath their feet." — Alana Jara, Booklist
"Did you know that dinosaurs lived in Alaska? While there are plenty of beginner-friendly paleontology books, this one is great for curious kids (and kids at heart) who want to explore beyond the basics. Ray and Kirk are a dream team and they've created another must-have for your collection! " — Ashley Hall, paleontologist and author of Fossils for Kids
Explore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.
This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proceeds through a timeline of prehistoric creatures that inhabited ancient Alaska’s oceans and forests.
Discover thalattosaurs, giant sea lizards who lived over 200 million years ago, and the mysterious “desmos,” a prehistoric marine mammal that looked like a hippo but might be related to horses and rhinos and roamed the region 20 million years ago, and many more!
Creators
KIRK R. JOHNSON is a paleobotanist and the Sant Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. He is the host of four recent PBS series, Making North America, The Great Yellowstone Thaw, Polar Extremes, and Ice Age Footprints. He has written ten books including Prehistoric Journey, Cruisin' The Fossil Freeway, and Digging Snowmastodon.
RAY TROLL is an artist who has illustrated twelve books, including On an Ocean Journey, Sharkabet, Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway, Rapture of the Deep, and Planet Ocean: Dancing to the Fossil Record. He’s had many major museum exhibits over the years, and is honored to have a species of ratfish, Hydrolagus trolli, and a genus of extinct herring, Trollichthys, named after him. He and his wife, Michelle, live and work in Alaska, and own and operate the Prairie Sea Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas.
"The dream team of Troll and Kirk have done it again with their collaboration on Alaska's Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More! This is a wonderfully illustrated and written book highlighting some of the state's awesome ancient life. The book works its way through time, starting in the Triassic Period, 215 million years ago and goes right up to our current epoch, the Holocene. Now I just hope this is a series, I want a book for every state!" —Kallie Moore, paleontologist and author of Tales of the Prehistoric World
"What a joy to explore Alaska's rich fossil record in this stunning new book! I have never seen such a collection of art and stories that captures the unique animals and landscapes that define prehistoric Alaska." —Amy Atwater, paleontologist and author of The Fossil Keeper's Treasures
"Ray and Kirk are the perfect combination. They are the peanut butter and jelly of paleontology." —Gary Staab, paleoartist, naturalist, and maker
"A captivating exploration of the prehistoric life that once thrived in Alaska. This is a great resource for sparking curiosity in young minds about the ancient world and the science behind paleontological discoveries." —Chad Richins, Readers' Favorite
"This title is perfect for sparking a sense of wonder about Earth’s past and inspiring readers to learn more about the hidden stories beneath their feet." — Alana Jara, Booklist
"Did you know that dinosaurs lived in Alaska? While there are plenty of beginner-friendly paleontology books, this one is great for curious kids (and kids at heart) who want to explore beyond the basics. Ray and Kirk are a dream team and they've created another must-have for your collection! " — Ashley Hall, paleontologist and author of Fossils for Kids
