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Aulenback, Kevin. Identification Guide to the Fossil Plants of the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Drumheller, Alberta. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2009. While there are many books about the dinosaurs of Alberta, this is the only one in print devoted to the plants that existed during the dinosaur era.
Grady, Wayne. The Dinosaur Project. Toronto: Macfarlane, Walter & Ross, 1993. Tells the story of paleontological expeditions to China and the Albertan badlands, and how the work has enhanced our knowledge of dinosaurs and their movements between Asia and North America. Accounts of actual field trips are given, as well as easy-to-read backgrounds on each area.
Gross, Renie. Dinosaur Country. Wardlow: Badlands Books, 1998. Combines descriptions of the various dinosaurs that once roamed Alberta, with stories of their discovery and an in-depth look at dinosaur hunting today.
Russell, D. A. An Odyssey in Time: The Dinosaurs of North America. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1989. Complete details of all known dinosaurs on the North American continent.
Spalding, David A. E. Dinosaur Hunters. Toronto: Key Porter Books, 1993. Tells the story of the men and women who have devoted their lives to the study of dinosaurs.
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