Triceratops

by Janet Riehecky

Overview

Welcome to the world of Triceratops! Though a plant eater, this dino could pack a punch with its sharp horns and giant body. Learn all about this mighty dinosaur: where it lived, what it ate, and how it become one of the last dinosaurs to become extinct!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491408230
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Little Paleontologist Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Janet Riehecky is a longtime writer for children. She has worked as a high school English teacher, a college professor, and a children's book editor. Her 24 volume series Dinosaurs! won the Summit Award for Best Children's Nonfiction, presented by the Society of Midland Authors, and her Tasmanian Tiger was a Junior Library Guild selection. Janet loves to collect dinosaur bones. On a dig in western Colorado, she dug up the first bone found of a brand new dinosaur, the Mymoorapelta.

Table of Contents

Dino file — A strange-looking dinosaur — Growing up — A thrilling frill — Mighty horns — Defending itself — Standing tall — What's for dinner? — Triceratops' world — Discovery — Triceratops relatives — Did you know? — Extinction.

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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