John Long: Fossil Hunter
Part of the Aussie Stem Stars Series
Have you ever wanted to be a palaeontologist? Do you love looking for fossils or learning about prehistoric creatures? So did John Long. Find out what it took to turn a childhood passion into a lifelong career.
When John Long was seven years old, he found his first fossil on a beach in Melbourne. From collecting fossils with his cousin Tim Flannery, John has become a world authority on the ancient Devonian fish and the ancestors of land-dwelling vertebrates. John's remarkable career has taken him to the frozen wastes of Antarctica, to the Kimberly ranges of Western Australia and the tropical forests of Thailand. He's worked with the police to help stamp out fossil trafficking and named hundreds of new fossil species.
Suited for 10-13 year olds, this book reveals the challenges and achievements of a career in science as part of the Aussie Stem Stars series published by Wild Dingo Press.
Buy now: Special 8 book bundle for just $110 . All eight titles in the Aussie Stem Stars series - perfect for schools, libraries science-loving kids.
Find out more:
- Read a sample here
- Watch a Cosmos video of Danielle talking to John Long about the book and his work
- Listen to Danielle read the opening section of the book on ABC RN Science Show.
- Check out the Teacher Resource section for fun fossil activities.
- Book Danielle to visit your school through Becky's Literary Bookings (South Australia) or BookedOut (Victoria)
Cover image for John Long: Fossil Hunter (click to download)
REVIEWS and Media
- Listen to the author read the opening of the book for ABC Radio National Science Show.
- Watch a video of John and Danielle discussing the book and John's work by Cosmos Magazine.
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