"Provides an annotated timeline of the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex including details on the scientists, dig sites, fossils, and other findings that have shaped our knowledge of this dinosaur"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction --Giant predatory dinosaurs -- Flesh eaters of the North American West -- Tyrannosaurus lurks unknown -- The tyrant king emerges! -- Dwarf tyrants or young Tyrannosaurus? -- Asian cousins -- The nation's T. rex and a girl named Bob -- Good old Sue -- Traces of Tyrannosaurus behavior -- Jane, the long-legged youngster -- Feathered, long-armed ancestors -- About Tyrannosaurus.