This series from Raincoast Books is perfect for dinosaur devotees young and old. With a captivating variety of text and illustrations, each title explores the two lives of a different species of dinosaur. In a compelling narrative illustrated with rich oil paintings and based on current scientific theory, the books reconstruct the world as each dinosaur would have known it. A fascinating parallel text details the real-life archaeological digs and preservation of the dinosaur fossils. Fact-based reconstructive illustrations of the dinosaur era, scientific drawings and photographs of the preservation effort complement the text. These detailed studies of exceptional specimens will inform and entertain children and adults interested in dinosaur life and the rich, intriguing world of paleontology.