Paleontologist Armin Schmitt Discusses “The Lost World of the Dinosaurs”
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series is pleased to host paleontologist Armin Schmitt for a discussion of “The Lost World of the Dinosaurs: Uncovering the Secrets of the Prehistoric Age.”
The event will take place on Monday, November 11, 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis MO, 63131. Books will be available for purchase and signing from Left Bank Books.
Dinosaurs. No other class of animals captures the hearts of both children and adults alike. Paleontologist Armin Schmitt brings us a firsthand account of the latest research on dinosaurs and their lives millions of years ago, including his spectacular global excavations and fascinating discoveries in the field.
Though we’re all familiar with popular dinosaurs such as the renowned Tyrannosaurus rex—every dino fan’s favorite—Schmitt answers the questions we’ve all been asking, such as:
- What is excavating at a dig site like?
- Why did birds survive the asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous, unlike the rest of the dinosaurs?
- How has the field of paleontology changed since the Bone Wars?
- Does climate change and its effects on the dinosaurs’ survival compare to our current climate crisis today?
“The Lost World of the Dinosaurs” is an all-encompassing exploration traveling back in time into the world of the primeval giants, perfect for anyone interested in the largest land creatures that ever inhabited Earth.
Armin Schmitt has been fascinated by dinosaurs since he was five years old. During his studies in paleontology at Bonn, he also rose to the position of collection manager at the university’s Goldfußmuseum. Today, he is a vertebrate paleontologist and research assistant at the Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford University, as well as a PhD student at Cambridge University.
Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.