Dippy: The Tale of a Museum Icon

by Paul M. Barrett, Polly Parry, Sandra Chapman

Meet Dippy, one of the world's most famous dinosaur replicas At over 85 feet long and over 100 years old, Diplodocus has fascinated and enthralled visitors since it was first revealed to an astonished public at the Natural History Museum in London in 1905. The story of how Dippy came to the Museum is one that involves danger and adventure in the harsh environment of the American Wild West, the generosity of an eccentric millionaire, and the involvement of the British royal family. With details of key dinosaur fossil finds and the latest research on Diplodocus anatomy and behaviour, Dippy the tale of a museum icon is both an engaging tale of discovery and a guide to one of the longest land animals ever to walk the Earth.  Dippy is an exact plaster replica of the fossilized bones found in the badlands of Wyoming, USA.

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

The iconic skeleton of ‘Dippy’ the Diplodocus used to great visitors to the Natural History Museum, this wonderful informative guide is a great keepsake for those that have visited the museum.

[Dublin James · Rating 4 out of 5]

During a recent trip to London my friend, whose birthday it was and who had the right to pick and choose what we did, told me he was bringing me to see some dinosaurs. at first my heart leapt with joy as i thought he meant we were going to see The Rolling Stones at Wembly Stadium but alas he just meant he was taking me to see the British Natural History Museum.

Nonetheless, I've always thought dinosaurs were cool as growing up I quickly realised that lots of people I didn't like couldn't pronounce their names.

I picked this book up in the museum shop for a fiver and can assure any future visitors that its far better value than the souvenir programmes which the ornately dressed lackeys will try to sell you upon entering the front doors.