This informational text introduces children to the realm of the dinosaurs. They learn about who, when, and where dinosaur bones were first discovered as well as some of the major dinosaurs that we know about. They are also transported into the time periods in which these beasts lived as they learn about what the earth was like back then.
This book is a great way to introduce children to the topic of dinosaurs or further their knowledge on them! This can be a confusing subject as there is so much science within it, but this book did an amazing job of simplifying the language and ideas to an understandable level for any child. Words that would be difficult for children to read, including the names of dinosaurs was written out phonetically so readers can know how to pronounce these words. However, I thought that there could have been more colorful illustrations, as all of them were mostly in black and white. I also thought that some of the topics could have been more thoroughly discussed, including the different dinosaur species. This would definitely be a great book to have in a classroom or at home. I rate this book three out of four stars!
Title: What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?
Author: Megan Stine
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN: 9780451532640
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My sons went through a phase in 2nd/3rd grade where we read many of these. I found them to be interesting, engaging, and well-researched. I know I learned a lot by reading the Who Was biographies. This is a good series for informational text in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteHi Brielle,
ReplyDeleteMy brother also LOVED these books. I think they're a great way to introduce kids to a topic because after reading these he went out and bought more dinosaur books. It will be interesting to see how these and other archaeological based books will age as we make more discoveries with more advanced technology.
-Elly