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Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex

By Toni Buzzeo Pictures by Diana Sudyka
From a very young age, Sue Hendrickson was meant to find things. Whether it was lost coins, delicate perfume bottles, or hidden treasures, her endless curiosity always led her to amazing discoveries. This same passion eventually guided her into an exciting career in diving and paleontology, where she would continue to uncover mysteries both big and small. In the summer of 1990, at a dusty dig site in South Dakota, Sue made the biggest and most thrilling discovery of her entire life. She unearthed Sue the T. rex, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found in the history of the world. This incredible true story takes you right into the dirt and excitement of unearthing ancient fossils. Follow along on Sue's brave adventures and see how a curious kid grew up to become a highly respected female scientist. Her historic find inspires us all to take a closer look at the world around us and never lose our adventurous spirit.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 32 Pages
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