The Dinosaur Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado-Utah

"The Dinosaur Quarry: Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado-Utah" by John M. Good is a work examining the remarkable Dinosaur National Monument and the numerous fossilized dinosaur bones unearthed at the Dinosaur Quarry. The central theme is the study of dinosaurs themselves, in particular their biology, the geological characteristics of the region, and the environmental factors that contributed to the creation and conservation of these fossils over time. The book highlights the initial discovery and subsequent digging of dinosaur fossils at the quarry, paying attention to the distinct categories of dinosaurs such as the "Apatosaurus" and "Stegosaurus", as well as considering the geological history of the location, the climate of the Jurassic period, and the complex processes of fossilization that allowed the bones to be preserved for millions of years. It also discusses possible causes for the disappearance of dinosaurs, the techniques used in excavating the quarry, and discusses the creation of Dinosaur National Monument as a protected area for scientific study and educational outreach.