Pete Larson started collecting fossils when he was just four, and eventually built the largest private fossil company in the world, Black Hills Institute of Geologic Research (BHI). BHI became arguably the world's leader in the field collection and preparation of dinosaur skeletons, with the most successful T. rex hunters in history, unearthing more T. rex than any other organization in the world.

Pete also made headlines when the team excavated the world's two most complete, significant, and famous T. rex skeletons, in 1990 and 1992. "Sue" and "Stan" would plunge him down an unexpected rabbit hole--into a topsy-turvy, Alice in Wonderland world. Welcome to Pete's whimsical world of dinosaurs, as told by paleontology's biggest champion.

Kristin first visited Pete's dig sites when she was in school; all these decades later, she's known for her long-standing research in paleontology. In fact, she and Pete both participated in Todd Douglas Miller's 2014 Emmy Award^(R)-winning documentary, Dinosaur 13--which was inspired by Rex Appeal, another book they co-authored.

She has a publishing company called Rockin' Dog Studio; writes her own feature and television screenplays; writes documentary scripts for MacGillivray Freeman Films, the world's largest producer of giant-screen documentary films; and provides consulting services for other creative types.

"A wonderfully generous invitation to the joys of paleontology! This is the book I wish I had when I was ten. And fifteen. And in college. And when I got my first job teaching paleontology. Bones Rock! tells you how to be a dino detective. Listen carefully." ROBERT BAKKER, PHD, author of Raptor Red and Maximum Triceratops

From School Library Journal

Starred Review. In this practical guide, Larson shares his obvious passion for his work, discussing scientific methods and a wide variety of fossil-hunting techniques. The conversational style of the writing, filled with plenty of challenging questions and easy-to-follow analogies, effectively brings readers into this fascinating world.

Many of the examples used come from the author's own finds, and notable discoveries made by kids and teens are also highlighted. A teacher's guide is appended. Illustrations include high-quality color photographs and helpful diagrams and drawings. There's fascinating information here, and Larson's enthusiasm and sound advice give plenty of encouragement to young scientists.