Dinosaurs

Children's Literature - Melinda Medley Sprinkle

Grab your camera, magnifying glass, hammer, brush, and a notepad and pencil; you're going to become a paleontologist. Like detectives, children will uncover the basics of what the world was like millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the land. This uniquely designed book provides information about specific kinds of dinosaurs, their sizes and habitats, skeletons and fossils, and their eventual extinction. The design and layout of the book are organized in a way children can comprehend. All text in bold print is explained in a glossary. Hands-on activities are found on each page, with complete directions and pictures of each step, but the materials needed would be difficult and rather expensive to obtain or locate in a household or a school environment. Pictures focus on activities rather than scientific photos. One of many in the "Make it Work" series, all of which offer a hands-on approach to learning. Winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. Also includes a table of contents and an index.