Dinosaurs
Set of 6 titles
From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs digs into the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Dewey Number | 567.9 |
Lexile | 630L-770L |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.4-4.8 |
Guided Reading Level | |
Language | English |
Publisher | ABDO Publishing |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | S24ABDO10 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 8.25 x 10.25 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are always a fun way to get acquainted with scientific concepts like etymology of names, source work, and scientific literacy. Deftly addressing the impact of popular media depiction of dinosaurs on the discourse, the conversation here is centered around ongoing scientific work and how ideas about dinosaurs continue to change over time as we learn more. Activities built into the text encourage readers to question what they have read and consider the perspectives and biases of their sources. This updated take on the longitudinal study of ancient creatures and whose voices have been in that conversation is one that is not often seen in this subject area. VERDICT While dinosaurs will always be popular additions to library collections, these titles bring something new in their critical thinking and dialogic aspects for educators and students.