PaleoJoe, a paleontologist from Midland, Michigan, has been all over the country digging for dinosaurs—Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Woolly Mammoths and more. He has educated children and communities by giving over 200 school presentations to 12,000 school children, by setting-up traveling exhibits for museums.

“I love to teach kids about dinosaurs and paleontology. You can see their excitement and how hungry they are to learn more,” said PaleoJoe, who in 2001 won the prestigious Katherine Palmer Award from the Paleontological Research Institute for his outreach programs to children and communities. “I am excited about these books because we get to teach kids about science and the thrill of discovery and learning. To see the look on kids’ faces when I get to share my love of dinosaurs and paleontology…well, it doesn’t get any better than that for me.”

Mackinac Island Press donated five PaleJoe books, they are:

Hidden Dinosaurs (hardcover) – Join PaleoJoe as he takes you on this dinosaur search to find hidden dinosaurs and dinosaur treasures. Children will also learn about different kinds of dinosaurs and even about the tools that paleontologists use.

PaleoJoe’s Dinosaur Detective Club – Chapter Book Series (softcover)

#1 The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue - Join PaleoJoe and his 11-year-old sidekick Shelly as they embark on their first adventures to solve the mystery of  The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue.   

#2 Stolen Stegosaurus - Real dinosaur eggs—could they be from a stegosaurus?  PaleoJoe’s helper Shelly Books is joined by another dinosaur hunter, Dakota Jackson—and sparks fly!

#3 Secret Sabertooth - What is the Secret of the Sabertooth? In a race against time, Shelly and Dakota must help their new friend Sarra find her missing brother and solve the mystery of a unique Sabertooth skull and the ancient death trap for prehistoric mammals known as La Brea tar pits.

#4 Raptor’s Revenge