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"This hard-to-put-down
account fascinates on many counts. It is partially a biography or
Roy Chapman Andrews, who led the first American expeditions to hunt for
fossils in the Gobi Desert in the 1920s, and on whom the character
Indiana Jones was based. Along with discovering new dinosaurs
such as Protoceratops, and the skull of a Baluchitherium (the largest
mammal that ever lived on the land), Andrews and the members of his
various expeditions fought off poisonous snakes, bandits, and endured a
wide range of weather extremes. Facklam's superb text keeps
readers involved throughout. Along with Andrew s's exploits, the
author follows thorough on some of the recent landmark discoveries in
the Gobi, which include the first dinosaur embryo ever discovered and
the skeleton of an Oviraptor protecting, or possibly hatching, a nest
of eggs. The excellent-quality photos, both archival black and
white and full-color modern shots, show specimens and scenes of the
scientists at work and act as a window to help the readers visualize
the expedition. A superlative book that captures the adventure of
hunting for dinosaur bones." Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis
Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"Since the early part of the twentieth century, the Gobi Desert, which stretches through Mongolia and China, has been the site of numerous archaeological digs, some of which have produced momentous results. This lively account chronicles the life of Roy Chapman Andrews, the first paleontologist to explore the riches of the Gobi. Andrews' findings, including the first discovery of dinosaur eggs in 1923, set the stage for unearthing many other secrets, including discoveries proving that some dinosaurs were more like birds than reptiles. Along with information about Andrews, Facklam explains how an expedition is planned and executed and how fossils are packed and shipped and handled in labs and museums. Black-and-white and color photos add a sense of the times and let readers have a look at the discoveries. This book is a must for dinosaur and fossil enthusiasts as well as budding paleontologists."
Helen Rosenberg
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"Since the early part of the twentieth century, the Gobi Desert, which stretches through Mongolia and China, has been the site of numerous archaeological digs, some of which have produced momentous results. This lively account chronicles the life of Roy Chapman Andrews, the first paleontologist to explore the riches of the Gobi. Andrews' findings, including the first discovery of dinosaur eggs in 1923, set the stage for unearthing many other secrets, including discoveries proving that some dinosaurs were more like birds than reptiles. Along with information about Andrews, Facklam explains how an expedition is planned and executed and how fossils are packed and shipped and handled in labs and museums. Black-and-white and color photos add a sense of the times and let readers have a look at the discoveries. This book is a must for dinosaur and fossil enthusiasts as well as budding paleontologists."
Helen Rosenberg