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Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Guess which prehistoric creature each of the eight colorful close-ups belongs to then turn the page for the answer and some fun facts about that dinosaur. Two final pages add to the fun with a quick look at some other awesome dinos and their fascinating features." - Dust jacket.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
Description
An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Creatures once extinct now roam Jurassic Park, soon to be opened as a theme park. But as always there is a dark side and after a catastrophe destroys the park's defense systems, the scientists and tourists are left fighting for survival.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package - and this little book is a dinosaur nerd's dream! In Jurassic Smarts, you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing dinos to ever walk the Earth. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning dino questions answered, meet people who nerd out about dinos for a living, and travel to dino destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, and more!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur...
30) Shape by shape
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Turn the die-cut pages to discover colorful shapes, which come together to reveal a creature from long ago.
31) Dinosaurs
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"You can be the absolute expert on all things dinosaur-- from colossal carnivores to feathered fossils. Facts, figures, timelines, and new discoveries straight from paleontologists in the field: We've got it all, and then some. Meet the long-neck Dreadnoughtus and the tiny Compsognathus. Run with T. rex, and swim with Spinosaurus. Get to know the biggest, baddest beasts from prehistory in this book chock-full of everything you'd ever what to know...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From a Velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an Ankylosaurus to the long neck of a Brachiosaurus -- discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts! Readers will also learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and why they aren't still around today."--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Covers the physical characteristics and possible behaviors of dinosaurs, categorized by when they lived, and also provides information on the prehistoric animals that lived with the dinosaurs, how fossils are formed and excavated, and why they may have beome extinct.
Author
Series
Dinosaur Club volume 1
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Children will be inspired to discover the prehistoric world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 5 to 7 years old. Learn all about dinosaurs and the prehistoric world in this first instalment of DK Books' dinosaur fiction series for children. With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, the Dinosaur Club books are the perfect gift for children who are fascinated by...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Could I have a pet dinosaur? Why did T. rex have such short arms? What can we learn from dinosaur poo?Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about dinosaurs in DK's newest dinosaur encyclopedia for kids.This children's book, ideal for ages 6-9, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the dinosaur questions they may have, and some they hadn't thought of! Did dinosaurs sleep? Did they have feathers? Covering amazing...
40) Dinosaurium
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Dinosaurium is a stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs. With artwork from Chris Wormell of H is for Hawk fame, Dinosaurium gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wonderful range of dinosaurs from the most loved Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex to more unknown species such as Coelophysis and Tsintaosaurus. The dinosaurs are organised by their family suborder group. In total over 50...
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