Diplodocus

by Sally Lee

Overview

Boom! Crack! The mighty Diplodocus thundered through the Jurassic Period. With its massive size and built in whip for a tail, predators stayed clear. Fun facts, charts, sidebars, and engaging images help readers learn all about one of the longest dinosaurs to ever walk the earth!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491408216
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Little Paleontologist Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	914,374
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	NC590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sally Lee is the author of numerous nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten through high school. Her interest in children’s literature began at the University of Missouri where she received her degree in education. Her years of teaching gave her desire to help children learn. When she left the classroom to raise her own son and daughter, writing nonfiction became a way to continue educating children. Her favorite part of writing nonfiction is doing research. It reminds her of a treasure hunt, especially when it uncovers off-beat facts that nobody else knows. It also satisfies her own curiosity about the world. Sally and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, with their children and grandchildren nearby.

Table of Contents

Dino file — So long diplodocus — Built-in whip — Strong legs — Long neck — Tiny head — Jurassic home — Mealtime — Eggs and babies — Living in herds — Talking diplodocus — Discovering dippy — Swimming diplodocus?

Interviews

Supports Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Texts Smithsonian branding Quotes from experts about the featured dinosaur Graphic organizers, such as charts and maps

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! Future paleontologists and dinosaur lovers will enjoy learning about dinosaurs with this captivating and informative series.

School Library Connection

11/01/2014
Gr 2–4—These dinosaur profiles cover key information at a good level for middle elementary readers. Text flows nicely, with simple vocabulary and age-appropriate analogies (for instance, "an egg smaller than a soccer ball"). Readers will get a sense of how scientists use fossils to make educated guesses about dinosaurs, and the difference between fact and speculation is clearly noted. Labels and fact boxes balance the narrative neatly; most expand on the information provided in the main text. Key features are supported by appealing illustrations, which include drawings, photos of models, and diagrams. Though a few spreads are overcrowded, the visuals should have strong appeal. Details of sizes, ranges, and eras are all covered well, though one phonetic pronunciation is inaccurate. Kids will likely ignore the three Common Core questions at the end, but these might be useful to teachers. The dinosaurs featured here are covered in most series, but these are solid additions in an always popular subject area.

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