Brontosaurus Is Back! Book Giveaway 🦕 Ends 10/20/26

A Fun STEM Dinosaur Story for Kids

🦕 Fossils, Facts, and Famous Dinos: My Review of Brontosaurus Is Back!

Whether you are reading with young children in the classroom or sharing storytime with your grandkids at home, dinosaur books are a guaranteed hit.

There is something truly magical about watching a child’s eyes light up as they learn about prehistory, dig into fossil science, and master big scientific names!

That is why Brontosaurus Is Back!: A Dinosaur’s Name and Return to Fame by Sarah Albee and illustrator Chris Hsu immediately caught my attention.

Published by Charlesbridge, this fun, fact-filled hardcover nonfiction picture book takes a fascinating real-world scientific mystery and turns it into an inspiring, laugh-out-loud story.

🦴 Science, STEM Concepts, and Big Words Made Fun

The book tells the incredible true story of the Brontosaurus, from its exciting initial discovery to its temporary disappearance from science textbooks, and its ultimate, dramatic reinstatement as a recognized species!

Sarah Albee does a phenomenal job introducing genuine STEM concepts and fossil science without overwhelming young minds:

• Rich Dino Facts: Children learn about bone hunters, how scientific classification works, and how paleontology evolves over time.
• Accessible Vocabulary: Complex “big words” and scientific names are woven into the story naturally, giving young readers a boost of confidence as they read along.
• Gorgeous Illustrations: Chris Hsu’s dynamic artwork brings prehistoric creatures and field scientists to life.

🔍 Age Recommendations: 6 to 9 (and Younger Dino Enthusiasts!)

While the publisher target audience is ages 6 to 9, I found that younger dinosaur superfans will adore this book as well.

Younger kids who already know their Triceratops from their Pterodactyl can easily understand the concepts when read aloud.

It is the kind of engaging book that genuinely sparks a curiosity for science and might just inspire a few little ones to become future paleontologists!

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🦕 Brontosaurus Is Back!

A Dinosaur’s Name and Return to Fame

Charlesbridge
isbn 978-1623546366
Pub Date 9/29/26

Synopsis

Dinosaur discoveries thrilled Americans in the 1800s—but dino fever soon sparked a feud that rocked the scientific world. Who really discovered the brontosaurus?

And is it really a separate species at all?

Dino fans, come and get it!

There’s so much to learn in this interesting book about naming rights, sloppy science, dueling paleontologists, and more.

Sarah Albee’s signature humor and strong writing, coupled with Chris Hsu’s kid-friendly and accurate art, bring history to life on the page.

Author

Sarah Albee

Illustrator

Chris Hsu

Suggested Ages

6 to 9 years old

🏆 Book Giveaway

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