Scott D. Sampson

Scott D. Sampson

2 books

About the Author

Scott D. Sampson is a renowned paleontologist, science communicator, and advocate for environmental education, with a career spanning academia, television, and public outreach. Holding a PhD in zoology, he has excavated dinosaur fossils across North America and served as a research curator at institutions like the Utah Museum of Natural History. Sampson's passion for bridging science and everyday life shines through in his writing, where he explores the profound connections between humans and the natural world. In his acclaimed book How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature, he offers practical guidance for parents and educators to foster children's innate curiosity about the outdoors, drawing on evolutionary biology and personal anecdotes to inspire a lifelong love of exploration and conservation.

Writing style
engaging informative accessible

Books by Scott D. Sampson