ISBN: 9781838664299
Editorial: Phaidon Press
Autor: Balkan, Gabrielle
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 48
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: A stunning dinosaur picture book by the team behind the global bestseller Book of Bones – with touch-and-feel skeletons and fascinating facts to amaze, educate, and entertain young readersIn this interactive book with touch-and-feel skeletons, ten record-breaking dinosaurs are introduced through a guessing game with clues. Readers examine the prehistoric skeletons and guess and read a series of boastful hints to guess the mystery dinosaur. The answers are uncovered in stunning page-turn reveals, featuring vibrant scenic habitats and a few reasons why each dinosaur is so special. The showstopping final pages make a clever connection between the 10 extinct dinosaurs and some of their contemporary counterparts.Learn which dinosaur had: The toughest armor The sharpest eyesight The biggest belly The spikiest tailAnd more!The book also includes a letter from the author, a 24-word glossary, a species index, and a 'Discover More' section that highlights books, podcasts, and other resources for the dinosaur-curious. This witty, informative introduction to the connection between anatomy and behaviour is full of fun, relatable facts as well as touch-and-feel finishes that bring the creatures to life – the ultimate dinosaur book for children.Ages 5-8From School Library JournalGr 3–4—This introduction to 10 dinosaurs will interest young readers who enjoy guessing games. Balkan's presentation consists of two spreads per dinosaur. A series of clues are offered in a conversational style by the dinosaur. The dinosaur talks about itself, such as its special features, size, diet, time period, and location. Then Brewster provides a drawing of its skeleton. Before the next page, readers can try to guess the dinosaur, revealed on the next page. Most in the mix are not well known, such as the Kentosaurus, who reports the intriguing fact that it "sometimes blushed to attract a mate. This sent a rush of blood to the end of my plates and changed their color." As a result of how this text is organized, readers easily add to their knowledge. Altogether, this is a fun read to provoke more interest in the subject. Back matter consists of information about dinosaur relatives, related birds still alive today, a letter from the author, and further reading. VERDICT A good choice for entertaining children and leading them to seek out more material.—Nancy CallReview'A fun read to provoke more interest in the subject…A good choice for entertaining children and leading them to seek out more material.' - School Library Journal'Dinosaurs broke all the rules. The "terrible lizards" included some of the biggest, spikiest, and strangest animals to have ever lived, and Gabrielle Balkan brings them to life in stunning detail. If you've ever wondered about what made dinosaurs so special, this is the book for you.' - Riley Black, author of The Last Days of the Dinosaurs'The touch and feel aspect of the illustrations is not only ingenious and sophisticated in its approach, it's also fun and inviting. Children aren't the only ones who will enjoy touching the bones, scales, skin, and beaks of these magnificent creatures!' - Youth Services Book Review'Be the coolest parent on the block and order the must-have dinosaur book of the season… the only caveat is that you'll have to keep pace with the 'did you know' facts.' - Bal Harbour Shops, Tali Minor'An oversized informational and visually rich book.' - Bluestocking Thinking, Nicole Levesque'The ultimate dinosaur book for children…' - Parenting Without Tears, Kathyrn Mayle'There are many books on the market about dinosaurs. Book of Dinosaurs fills an important niche between the board books and simple picture books for the 4-6 year olds, and the massive encyclopedic titles for older readers.' - Growing With Science, Roberta GibsonAbout the AuthorGabrielle Balkan is a writer and editor living in the Hudson Valley. Her books include the bestselling Book of Bones, Whose Bones? and the accl
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