Overview
Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book
Meet a Smithsonian Specialist
See fabulous close-up photos
Read extremely fun facts about dinosaurs
Synopsis
Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book
Meet a Smithsonian Specialist
See fabulous close-up photos
Read extremely fun facts about dinosaurs
Children's Literature
This book was written for young readers with little prior knowledge of dinosaurs. From it, they will learn basic information, such as the difference between a plant eater and a meat eater, what a fossil is, and where they are found. There are also correct pronunciations for particular dinosaur names located on several pages. Through the question and answer format, the reader will learn many interesting facts which will help them to explore even deeper into the world of dinosaurs. Soon, our young dinosaur researchers will have the basic knowledge and vocabulary used by paleontologists, so they can dig deeper into why scientists believe asteroids killed the dinosaurs by surfing the Smithsonian site or accessing other suggested links mentioned throughout the book. Here is an example of how old world text-publishing links with new world Internet technology to bring a more broad and fascinating world to readers. For its suggested audience, the Smithsonian nailed the appropriate format, providing action-packed photos, mesmerizing captions, and large, simple copy. Two things make this book different from other reference books. One is the Meet the Paleontologist section, in which Dr. Matthew Carrano answers questions ranging from what he does to why he does it. The other is the Fun Facts section at the end of the book that tells about the Smithsonian and Natural History museums. Reviewer: Julia Beiker
Editorials
Children's Literature
This book was written for young readers with little prior knowledge of dinosaurs. From it, they will learn basic information, such as the difference between a plant eater and a meat eater, what a fossil is, and where they are found. There are also correct pronunciations for particular dinosaur names located on several pages. Through the question and answer format, the reader will learn many interesting facts which will help them to explore even deeper into the world of dinosaurs. Soon, our young dinosaur researchers will have the basic knowledge and vocabulary used by paleontologists, so they can dig deeper into why scientists believe asteroids killed the dinosaurs by surfing the Smithsonian site or accessing other suggested links mentioned throughout the book. Here is an example of how old world text-publishing links with new world Internet technology to bring a more broad and fascinating world to readers. For its suggested audience, the Smithsonian nailed the appropriate format, providing action-packed photos, mesmerizing captions, and large, simple copy. Two things make this book different from other reference books. One is the “Meet the Paleontologist” section, in which Dr. Matthew Carrano answers questions ranging from what he does to why he does it. The other is the “Fun Facts” section at the end of the book that tells about the Smithsonian and Natural History museums. Reviewer: Julia BeikerSchool Library Journal
Gr 3-5- This title poses 21 questions about these perennially popular creatures and answers them with a simple text accompanied by crisp photos and/or attractive artwork. Colorful backgrounds surround the text and provide extra visual spice to the many pronunciation balloons and links to inviting Web sites. A Mesozoic time line is provided, as is an interview with Dr. Matthew Carrano, a field paleontologist who is a curator at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Published under the aegis of the Smithsonian, this is not as challenging as Luis V. Rey's Extreme Dinosaurs (Chronicle, 2001), but will surely appeal to most young dinophiles and add a fresh, toothy Tyrannosaurus cover to those well-used 567.9s.-Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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