Canadian Dinosaurs (Wow Canada! Collection) [Paperback]

Elin Kelsey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Wow Canada! Collection

From the discovery of the oldest Jurassic dinosaurs in Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy to ongoing research in Saskatchewan and the badlands of Alberta to the exciting new discoveries in the north, Canada is perhaps the best place in the world to study these magnificent creatures. This captivating book brings to life the incredible array of dinosaurs that once called Canada home. Young readers see what the country was like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, discover why they’re found in some areas and not others, and learn about the latest advances in technology that are changing long-held ideas about dinosaurs and their world. They meet the legendary dinosaur hunters of 100 years ago as well as present-day paleontologists at the forefront of science. In a fun special feature, readers compare what they’d need to pack for an expedition then and what they’d take today. Full-color photographs and stunning artist reconstructions are the perfect complements to Elin Kelsey’s up-to-date research and engaging, informative text. Sidebars throughout offer additional fascinating facts.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9–A feast for dinophiles, with international flavor. Though its Canadian origins show ("cheeky behaviour," "armoured," etc.), most readers will approach this book with geographical equanimity. After all, T. rex and its relations are always engrossing, and news of the discovery of a "new" Ceratopsian is intriguing. Readers get a nifty history of fossil hunting north of the border, including bio-material on dino-hunters past and present, followed by a compendium of carnivores and herbivores (some familiar, some not) complete enough to satisfy most avid fans. Illustrations, mainly in color, appear on every page, although many of them are small and of average quality. The whole is rounded out with a list of dino locations, a time line, and a listing of institutions where these splendid fossils may be examined at leisure. Sadly missing is a map, which may leave U.S. parents dismayed to discover that a rashly promised vacation means heading for destinations hundreds of miles apart. Fans of Monique Keiran's competent and attractive Ornithomimus: Pursuing the Bird-Mimic Dinosaur (2002) and Albertosaurus: Death of a Predator (2000, both Raincoast) will certainly find this title absorbing and informative.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. This inviting large-format book from the Wow Canada series makes a good case for Canada as "dinosaur country." It was once home to many types of dinosaur, and today it's a good place for fossil hunters and paleontologists. Upbeat as well as instructive, the main text discusses topics such as the types of dinosaurs that lived in Canada, recent discoveries as well as the country's history of paleontology, and the art of creating dinosaur exhibits. The many sidebars introduce individual researchers, events, and information of special interest. The colorful pages feature many excellent photos of fossils and sites as well as images of how the dinosaurs may have looked. Appended are lists of dinosaur finds by province, an explanation of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, a glossary, an annotated list of dinosaur institutions, and extensive photo and illustration credits. A treasure trove for middle-grade dinosaur fans on both sides of the border. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Maple Tree Press; Revised edition (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897066856
• ISBN-13: 978-1897066850
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,737,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)