Tyrannosaurus Rex

by A. L. Wegwerth

Overview

Crash! The huge, fast, and hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex thundered through the hot and wet forests of the Cretaceous period, always searching for its next meal. Discover the fascinating story of this giant dinosaur and its journey through time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491408223
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Little Paleontologist Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	NC870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

A.L. Wegwerth (also known as Amber Ross) has an uncanny ability to recall songs and rhymes from childhood with little-to-no prodding. As one might imagine, this remarkable skill comes in handy on a daily basis—or at least for the time it took to create this book. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and kids.

Table of Contents

Dino file — Mighty monster — King of the cretaceous — T. rex's world — Cretaceous carnivore — Hungry hunter — Terrifying teeth — Powerful tail — Tiny arms — A fossil names Sue — Feathered friends — Surprising relatives — Gone.

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

The format of the book divides topics about T–Rex into chunks of information that can be read individually or as a whole. . . .Colorful and inviting pictures and drawings will attract even the timid.

NSTA Recommends

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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