So You Want To Be A Dinosaur Hunter (Paleontologist)

A Kids' Guide to Paleontology, Fossil Discovery, Prehistoric Life, and the Real Scientists Who Dig Up Dinosaurs

Children - Educational
37 Pages
Reviewed on 04/23/2026
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

Did you know that paleontologists travel all over the world hunting ancient fossils to study prehistoric life? In So You Want to Be a Dinosaur Hunter (Paleontologist), author Linda Soules describes the activities of a paleontologist, how they study fossilized plants, ancient pollen, insects trapped in amber, and much more to unravel the history of life on Earth. The paleontologist analyzes the fossils in the laboratory, comparing them against known specimens. Then these specimens are stored in a museum. The book features a wide range of tools a paleontologist uses for their work, both in the field and the laboratory. You will learn about field excavations in remote areas, world-changing discoveries, a day in the life of a paleontologist, and the people paleontologists work with.

Take a deep dive into the world of paleontology with So You Want to Be a Dinosaur Hunter (Paleontologist). Author Linda Soules comes up with yet another informative guide on a career that is bound to appeal to young readers. Who doesn't love dinosaurs? Well, this delightful book offers everything you need to know about fossil hunting and paleontologists. Using vibrant illustrations, Soules covers the fundamentals of a career in paleontology, explaining each topic thoroughly, whether it's about analyzing fossils in the laboratory or searching for them in remote deserts. I really enjoyed how the author makes paleontology look so appealing as a career. It offers a lens through which we can learn about Earth's history. Overall, it's a great educational book for children. I highly recommend it.