Although People are enthusiastic about science, it is appalling when a recent survey by the National Science Foundation indicates that only about 25 percent of American adults can correctly answer basic science questions. Interestingly, those surveyed admitted that they were not well-informed about technical subjects. Presumably, this contrast of enthusiasm versus actual knowledge translates to children as well as adults. With these points in mind, the importance of presenting scientific concepts in a variety of creative ways utilizing multiple approaches is critical if we are to have a scientifically literate society – a society that we expect to make informed decisions concerning matters related to science. Although textbooks present various scientific topics, commonly it is difficult for students to understand the concepts, appreciate the importance, and retain the information relating to relevant scientific subjects. Paleontology has the unique advantage of not only being a mixture of two very important areas of science (biology and geology), but perhaps more than any other area of science, it can be used as a “lure” to present fundamental concepts in the sciences through the study of prehistoric animals.