Dinosaurs (Fandex Family Field Guides) [Cards]

Jane Hammerslough (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Fandex Family Field Guides

Meet Stegosaurus and Stegoceras (the head banger). An airborne giant, Quetzalcoatlus, with a wingspan the size of a WWII fighter. The meat-eaters: T.Rex, Giganotosaurus, and Allosaurus, who strode eight feet with every step—try out-running that! There are fish—like ichthyosaurs, including Excalibosaurus, named after King Arthur's legendary sword because of its long snout. The swift and deadly raptors. Sauropods that could strip the tops of trees, and the agile little Compsognathus, the size of a turkey. Each dinosaur is illustrated in amazingly life-like detail, and accompanied by information on size, diet, and lifestyle. The deck also includes key paleontologists, fossil-finding methods, and a glossary.

• 50 DIE-CUT CARDS
• FULL COLOR THROUGHOUT
• KNOWLEDGE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
• FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Editorial Reviews

Review

The non-negotiable Fandex, the one every kid will have to have—hand-held dinosaurs. Marrying the latest in science and dazzling, custom-designed full-color art with the irresistible die-cut Fandex format, Dinosaurs is the perfect addition to the series that now has over 3.3 million copies in print. Written by Owl Puke author Jane Hammerslough, it brings to budding paleontologists' fingertips a wealth of information about 46 fascinating dinosaur species: period, name, size, diet, lifestyle, and habitat, along with lore and the story behind the dinosaur's discovery.

Meet Stegosaurus and Stegoceras. Quetzalcoatlus, with a wingspan the size of a WWII fighter plane's. The tanklike Edmontonia, and the predators, including T-Rex, Giganotosaurus, and Allosaurus, who strode 8 feet with every step—try out-running that! Plus, why there is no longer a Brontosaurus (because it turned out to be the same animal as the Apatosaurus), how Jurassic Park got it right—and wrong (Dilophosaurus was a fierce predator, but did not spit venom), and is the Plesiosaur alive and well—as the legendary "Nessie" of Loch Ness? Includes information on key paleontologists, fossil-finding methods, and a glossary of dinosaur words.

About the Author

Jane Hammerslough is the author of more than 20 books for kids, including Owl Puke and Snakes: Face to Face. A former teacher and award-winning parenting columnist, she writes for Child and Parenting, Family Circle, and other publications. She lives in Westport, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Cards: 50 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (September 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761129766
• ISBN-13: 978-0761129769
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dinosaurs > Nonfiction

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative!, January 15, 2011

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My son really likes this field guide especially with the faces so he knows what the head of the dinosaur would have looked like. However, this creates a slight problem because all the faces are different size w/various edges. This can make it a little more difficult to fold the field guide back together because the edges get caught with each other. Otherwise, very informative.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Fandexes!, April 29, 2009

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I recently gave this Fandex to my 7 yr old son but we own other Fandexes and love them all. They are die-cut "strips" of paper connected together at one end (think paint sample strips connected at the bottom that designers use). They come in a variety of subjects. We also have The Presidents, 50 States, Composers and Artists (we homeschool). But other selections include Cats, Dogs, Trees, Wildflowers, Butterflies, etc. I just gave a friend's son Star Wars and he went ga-ga over it. My only caution is that when the child fans all the "strips" out, it is hard to stack them all back (you must stack each one individually). This is because of the diecut end- the different shaped edges on each of the strips catch each other. I also wish that the company would use a slightly thicker quality paper. However, that being said, they are such a fantastic product that I give them 5 stars. They are really cool in our house!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great teaching tool, March 6, 2010

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I ordered this for my 6 year old grandson. He already has the Cars, Cars one and the Presidents one. It's amazing how much he can tell you about the presidents from reading those cards! I have not given the Dinosaur one to him yet-maybe for Easter---but I think he'll enjoy it just as much as the other tool. As a retired teacher, I see this as a great way to make learning fun for a child. Very happy with this purchase.