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Have you ever heard of coprolites? They are fossilized feces, and important remnants of the prehistoric past. Fossil bones can tell us what a dinosaur looked like, but these little nuggets of knowledge can tell us about their diet, digestive systems and possibly even maladies from which they suffered! The word "coprolite" is derived from two Greek words:

"Kopros is a word the Greek... More

Have you ever heard of coprolites? They are fossilized feces, and important remnants of the prehistoric past. Fossil bones can tell us what a dinosaur looked like, but these little nuggets of knowledge can tell us about their diet, digestive systems and possibly even maladies from which they suffered! The word "coprolite" is derived from two Greek words:

"Kopros is a word the Greeks used for dung.
Lithos, likewise, means stone in that tongue.
Scientists like to use these big words,
So no one knows when they talk about turds."

Coprolite: A Really Crappy Story is a quirky, educational book focused on the transformation of scat into coprolite and what can be learned about the creatures who left it behind. Not only will the reader be mentally stimulated by the fascinating subject matter and entertained by the corny, poetic humor, the illustrator, Michael Dunne, has incorporated a hidden reference to corn in every drawing. As an added bonus, there is a supplemental section at the end of the book entitled Fossilized Fecal Samples. Here you will find photos of actual coprolites and more fun facts.

Both paleontologist tested and kid approved...if your child likes dinosaurs and poop, they will love this book!

Recommended for ages 10 and up because it contains larger words. However, younger children may enjoy the illustrations and hidden images in the story portion of the book.

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