“Dinosaur Dreams invites us to be the welcomed third passenger with Ellie and B.J. on their paleontological adventure. Along the way, the concepts, people, and sites we’re introduced to-not to mention some incredibly cool dinosaurs!-will deepen anyone’s appreciation for paleontology.”-Emily Graslie, host of PBS’s Prehistoric Road Trip
“Dinosaur Dreams is the perfect serotonin boost for the modern era. A dive into the history and lesser-known politics of paleontology through the lens of a father-daughter road trip. With humor and vulnerability, this book celebrates the connections we forge on the open road and our shared fascination with dinosaurs.”-Joseph Frederickson, lead paleontologist and manager of Natural Sciences Collections at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
“One of my core memories had a profound effect on the trajectory of my career in paleontology, and it was a road trip to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park with my dad in the late 1990s. With both of us being paleo nerds, we bonded over this incredible site. Fast-forward a decade or so, and a field trip during my undergraduate years took me once again to Ashfall. Then to 2006, when I loaded up my mom’s car and drove to Ashfall myself to spend the summer immersed in paleontology, on my way to becoming the paleontologist I am today. All this to say that even just one road trip with a trusted adult can have lasting effects on a kid, let alone experiencing the whole Montana Dinosaur Trail! Dinosaur Dreams is a wonderful reflection of this, creating memories by exploring the recent and ancient history of our planet.”-Kallie Moore, cohost of PBS Eons
