A dinosaur named sue book

A dinosaur named sue this nonfiction book will interest kids eager to learn about the study of dinosaurs. I tried to make it go along with the book level guided reading. Her name is sue, and she is, without a doubt, the archaeological find of this ce. Now the complete account of her incredible tale is brought together for young readers from.

Sue is the nickname given to fmnh pr 2081, one of the largest, most complete and best preserved tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever found. The dinosaur, named sue after the woman who first spotted its fossils, became the focus of an ownership dispute, which caught the attention of federal prosecutors. Helps kids use key reading strategies while they read independently. It was written by pat relf, with the sue science team of chicagos field museum, and covers the 1990 discovery of a nearly complete tyrannosaurus rexskeleton, its removal, and transport to the museum for study and reconstruction. There are 3 pages of vocabulary cards 18 words in all and one page for the students to write a. This isnt jurassic park, it is rocks, dust and in the end a legal battle, but it takes children step by step through what is involved in the. A dinosaur named sue comprehension questions dinosaurs. Sue the fossil is the crown jewel of the field museum in chicago and an internet celebrity. Su e is the nickname given to fmnh pr 2081, which is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserve d tyrannosaurus rex specime ns ever found, at over 90% recovered by bulk. Now children can read about her amazing story, from her discovery in the badlands of south dakota in. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Dinosaurs, juvenile literature, tyrannosaurus rex, fossils, paleontology. The dinosaur was named sue in her honor even though no one knows whether the dinosaur was actually female. Peter lars larson born 1952 is an american paleontologist, fossil collector, and president of the black hills institute of geological research.

It was discovered on 12 august 1990, by sue hendrickson, an explorer and fossil collector, and was named after her. Book trailer for field mouse and the dinosaur named sue. Tyrannosaurus rex is the most celebrated dinosaur of all time, and sue is the most spectacular example of the species discovered in 1990, sue is one of the largest, and the most complete tyrannosaurus specimen ever found. Directed todd douglas miller, it is less a documentary of discovery, and more about the politics of science and the rift between those with money, those with prestige, and those with passion. Celebrating and serenading tyrannosaurus sue the field museum of chicago is in the midst of celebrations for tyrannosaurus sue, the popular name of the dinosaur skeleton it put on display five. A dinosaur named sue is a great book to read as an example of a scientific breakthrough or as part of an investigatation of careers in sccience. He led the team that excavated sue, one of the largest and most complete specimen of tyrannosaurus rex found to date, and has published numerous scientific and popular works on dinosaur paleontology. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. Dinosaur classroom resources at teacher planet you can find a number of top quality lesson plans on the subject of dinosaurs. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Sue was discovered in the summer of 1990 by sue hendrickson, a paleontologist, and was named after her. Sue is the largest, most extensive and best preserved tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever found.

The kids noticed the world sue on walls, boxes, and banners throughout the book, and were intrigued. Sue is the nickname given to fmnh pr 2081, which is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found, at over 90% recovered by bulk. Unearthed on a routine dig one hot summer day in 1990, dinosaur sue has captured imaginations the world over. The field mouse and the dinosaur named sue by jan wahl. Dinosaur named sue by pat relf, september 1, 2000, cartwheel edition, in english. Dinosaur facts abound in this readandwrite booklet, packed with lively text, thoughtprovoking writing prompts, and opportunities to draw. It was discovered on 12 august 1990, b y s ue hendrickson, an explorer and fossil collector, and was na med after her. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Buy a cheap copy of a dinosaur named sue book by kimberly weinberger. For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage, then identify the main idea, and underline true statements. And then another battle began a survival of the fittest freeforall involving commercial dinosaur hunters, guntoting law officers, an ambitious federal prosecutor, a native american tribe, jealous academics, an enterprising auction house, major museums, and corporate giants, all making their claim for the dinosaur named sue. No, we dont know her last name, but sue, the worlds favorite t. This is an excellent book for younger readers, thirdsixth grades, that tells the story of sue, a trex, whose nearly complete skeleton was found in south dakota.

This welldocumented book about one of the most important scientific discoveries of the century will make a fabulous addition to the elementary and middle school library. This book is real must have for any child with a serious interest in palaeontology. The second half finds sue the object of a raid and seizure, a court case, and, eventually, an auction. She contacted the black hills institute, whose staff retrieved and prepared the bones.

We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Relf and the sue science team of the field museum track the story of largest and most complete t. This resource was created to go along with the book the field mouse and the dinosaur named sue by jan wahl. Science at rosa mauers storevisit my page to view products. The approximately 67 millionyearold fossil, named in honour of susan hendrickson, who. Young readers can learn about her amazing story, from beginning to the exciting restoration work leading up to her spring 2000 debut. Hendrickson spotted a few large vertebrae jutting out of an eroded bluff and followed her hunch that there were more beneath the surface. Now the complete account of her incredible tale is brought together for young readers. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Dinosaur, which premiered at the sundance film festival in january, tells the story of sue through the lens of the black hills institute. Field museum online store books field museum store. Dinosaur named sue september 1, 2000 edition open library.

How she got the name sue, preservation of the skeleton, and her aquisition by the field museum makes for a fascinating tale. She was found by, and named after, sue hendrickson and can be found in the chicago field museum. Found in the badlands of south dakota in 1990, sue the dinosaur is the largest and most complete trex fossil ever discovered. A dinosaur named suethe find of the century is a scholastic reader, level 4. Sue is the largest and most complete trex fossil ever found. A trifold bookmark made specifically for fay robinsons nonfiction book, a dinosaur named sue. A dinosaur named sue worksheet is suitable for 1st 3rd grade. Follows the amazing story of sue, the largest and most complete trex fossil ever found, from her discovery in the badlands of south dakota in 1990 to the exciting restoration work leading up to her spring 2000 public debut. And now the folks at the field museum of natural history have written a 49page illustrated paperback devoted to sues discovery and preservation.