• Age: 7 to 10
• Grade: 2 to 5

Daniel, eight, and Mark, 11, never expected that a day spent tubing down Flatbed Creek would turn into one of the most exciting dinosaur finds in the past 20 years. Take this “you are there” tour of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where six “hollow spots” discovered by the two boys in 93-million-year-old rock led to the discovery of the longest dinosaur trackway in the province — and a new direction in North American dinosaur research! Daniel’s Dinosaurs follows the two boys as they work alongside dinosaur track expert Rich McCrea and world-famous paleontologist Dr. Philip Currie. Their discoveries have astounded them all. In the process of surveying and measuring the trackway, a dinosaur bone was discovered — in rocks that are 93 million years old. Very little dinosaur bone has been found from this time period anywhere in the world. Further exploration of the site unearthed the province’s first dinosaur skeleton — almost definitely a new species! And even more research revealed not just a single skeleton, but a dinosaur bone bed. It’s a book that will be treasured by children everywhere, both for its insight into cutting-edge dinosaur discovery and for the inspiring proof of what young people can achieve.

Dr. Charles Helm is a keen outdoorsman and the father of Daniel of Daniel's Dinosaurs. He has published a highly regarded natural history and exploration guide of Tumbler Ridge. He lives in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

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• Short-listed, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards, Diamond Willow Award
• Short-listed, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards, Diamond Willow Award

Readers will enjoy following the two boys on their true-life adventure…

Canadian Bookseller

...the gripping account of one of the most exciting dinosaur finds in the past 20 years…

North Bay Nugget

With its facts and figures about dinosaurs… its revealing photographs of the people, sites and dinosaur footprints, and its easy readability and dramatic storytelling, it’s a book adults can enjoy as well.

Spotlight

...this book will be welcomed with ’Wows!’... a real shot in the arm for dino-daydreamers.

School Library Journal

…an excellent example of what great nonfiction is available. This is the real stuff for dinosaur aficionados and is very accessible reading for kids.

Brandon Sun

…a wonderful story…Daniel's Dinosaurs reminds readers that there is always something to discover in the world around us.

Canadian Children’s Book News

Helm has done a remarkable job in bringing this exciting tale to a deservedly larger audience than that provided by the newsprint and television media of British Columbia. Highly Recommended.

CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials

…lavishly illustrated with Helm’s photographs, which are striking…

Quill & Quire