Dinosaur bones had been found centuries before scientists understood what they were and what creatures they came from; ancient Chinese writings spoke of "dragon" bones, and large fossils discovered in the U.K. were thought to belong to human giants. It was only with the exploration and meticulous research of generations of perceptive paleontologists that the truth about dinosaurs was discovered. Illustrated with 30 rare documents, photographs, and hand-drawn maps, this book tells the story of the scientists who uncovered the secrets of prehistoric life.