Bigger Than T-Rex

This engaging nonfiction chapter book recounts the thrilling 1993 discovery of Giganotosaurus in Argentina, a dinosaur found to be larger and fiercer than Tyrannosaurus rex. Author Don Lessem, a dinosaur expert, clearly explains the paleontological process, from the initial bone discovery by an amateur fossil hunter to the meticulous excavation and scientific reconstruction. Illustrated with vivid color photographs of the dig and detailed painted reconstructions, the book offers an up-to-the-minute look at dinosaur science, making complex concepts accessible for young "dinophiles" aged 4-11.

Summary: Describes the discovery and reconstruction, in Patagonia, of the fossil remains of the largest carnivorous dinosaur yet known.