Books with author Dino Don Lessem

Illus. with full-color photos and diagrams. Science writer Don Lessem recounts the discovery, excavation, and study of the mummified body of a 5,000-year-old man, discovered by a couple hiking near the border between Austria and Italy. By studying the Iceman's clothes, equipment, and even some of his food, scientists were able to piece together an unprecedented picture of prehistoric life. Full-color photographs show the well-preserved mummy, and specially commissioned artwork reconstructs his appearance.

All the Dirt on Dinosaurs is a lavishly illustrated, up-to-date, and easy-to-use introduction to the astonishing world of dinosaurs. Ever wonder which dinosaur was tallest? Which was shortest? How about the smartest dinosaur? Or the dumbest? Everything you've every wondered about...and lots more. Including how dinosaurs hunted, how they defended themselves, what they ate, and even why and how they became extinct. It also features entries on the biggest dinosaur blunders in history plus fun tips on how you can do you own backyard excavations. Everything you want to know about dinosaurs from "Dino" Don Lessem--a leading dinosaur expert.

In 1993, a giant bone was discovered by an amateur fossil hunter in the badlands of central Argentina. The two paleontologists who were summoned to the site thought it was the thigh of a plant-eating dinosaur, but further examination showed it to be the shin of a previously unknown species of predatory dinosaur. Bigger Than T-Rex is an account of the excavation of the fossil and the subsequent reconstruction of a dinosaur thought to have been bigger, heavier, and fiercer than the reigning "king" of the meat-eaters, Tyrannosaurus rex. In clear, easy-to-follow language, dinosaur expert Don Lessem explains how the scientists drew conclusions about the size and habits of the new species, how they came to give it its name-Giganotosaurus-and how it compared to other dinosaurs. Illustrated with color photographs of the excavation and meticulously painted reconstructions of Giganotosaurus and other species, here is up-to-the-minute news about dinosaur discoveries for dinophiles of all ages.