The Fossil Keeper's Treasure

Full title: The Fossil Keeper's Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch

Author:  Amy Atwater

Illustrator: Nat Cardozo

Publisher: Magic Cat/Abrams

Open this scrapbook to learn how fossils are as precious as gold—because of what they tell us about the past.

Uncovering key dinosaur, plant, and human fossils, with embossed fossils to touch on every spread, this interactive book is a keepsake for the whole family to treasure.

Take a journey through time and discover: 

• A fish that could walk on land, the Tiktaalik Roseae
• The lizard king, T. Rex
• Our human ancestor, Lucy
• And so much more!

A new novelty series with "real" embossed fossils to touch and discover throughout, expertly written by fossilologist Amy Atwater, the Director of Development and Membership at Dinosaur Ridge.

Amy Atwater is a paleontologist and geologist who believes every fossil has a story to tell. Under the banner of Mary Anning's Revenge, she has built a passionate online following of over 62,000 on Instagram by sharing her love for paleontology and ancient ecosystems. Amy holds a master's degree in paleoanthropology from the University of Texas at Austin and serves as the Director of Paleontology at Dinosaur Ridge near Denver, Colorado. She is also the President-Elect of the Colorado Scientific Society. Amy has named multiple new species of early primates, contributing to our understanding of ancient life and evolution. With a knack for making science exciting and accessible, her work inspires young readers and budding scientists to dig deeper into the fascinating world of dinosaurs and ancient life.

Ages: 5 - 10

Published: 3/4/25 by Magic Cat/Abrams

ISBN: 9781917044264

Dimensions: 9.5 x 11

Pages: 24

Product Code: TREASURE

Product Category: Children's & General Interest