Dactyls. Flying Dragons. Pterodactylus. Whatever you call them, they are simply wonderful! Renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker explains how scientists observe fossils and living animals to determine how dactyls flew, walked, climbed, fed, and thought. Also included for the first time ever is his latest, still-unnamed discovery–an unusual dactyl with sharp-edged, backwards curved teeth, nicknamed "Snaggle Tooth."
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Grade 3-4–Bakker, a notable paleontologist, launches into a read-a-bration of pterosaurs that will have young dinophiles dreaming of dactyl-hunting at his side. His breezy, first-person narrative is full of sound effects (Fffffwoooooop! Splash! Zippity-zip!) and his vocabulary includes chatty words like airheads and pinkie-toes. His information is current and his enthusiasm obvious. The illustrations present an array of flying dragons with colorful crests and beaks (the author provides sensible reasoning for these pigmentations), catching fish, filtering shrimp, skittering on the ground, and soaring through the skies. For those not ready for Caroline Arnolds more demanding Pterosaurs (Clarion, 2004), this is a fun-to-read, fact-filled choice.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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"Bakker, more than any other scientist, is responsible for the ideas behind the novel and movie Jurassic Park." –New Yorker Magazine
"[Rey’s] fantastic paintings seem to emanate from pure imagination, but he includes the research background for every detail. Children will be captivated and inspired."–Parent’s Choice Foundation
"[Rey’s] fantastic paintings seem to emanate from pure imagination, but he includes the research background for every detail. Children will be captivated and inspired."–Parent’s Choice Foundation
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Best author for dinosaur information,
By EddieEarl "Ed Pulver" (Kokomo, Indiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dactyls! Dragons of the Air (Step into Reading) (Library Binding)
"Dr. Bob" is the best! If you love dinosaurs, you must buy all his books! If you have a chance to see him in person, bring your children. The presentation will change their life.
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