Oxford First Book of Dinosaurs [Hardcover]

Barbara Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Enter the exciting, prehistoric world of the dinosaur with Oxford First Book of Dinosaurs, an awe-inspiring look at the creatures that roamed the Earth before humans. Discover how dinosaurs lived, what they looked like, where they lived, how they behaved, and why they died. Learn how dinosaurs hunted, how they had their young, how fast or slow they moved, and how animals still in existence today are like dinosaurs --and how they are different. Filled with spectacular full-color photos and illustrations, Oxford First Book of Dinosaurs includes fun-filled activities for youngsters, interesting, little-known facts, and an entertaining trivia section called "Dinosaur Detective."

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Full-color photographs, illustrations and manageable chunks of information presented in large print make the Oxford First Book of Dinosaurs by Barbara Taylor a solid choice for aspiring paleontologists. Insets encourage children to "look closer" (e.g., a cutaway view of a bird-hipped vs. lizard-hipped dinosaur), while activities foster understanding. The volume closes with a "Dinosaur Detective Quiz," glossary, index and pronunciation guide.

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From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-This slim, oversized, highly pictorial work will certainly attract readers with its eye-catching cover, colorful illustrations, and abbreviated text in large type. Divided into two-page chapters ("Defense," "Meat-eaters," "Dromaeosaurs," etc.), the book is approachable, and the simple text provides enough basic information to satisfy neophyte dinophiles. Less detailed than but similar in appearance to Michael Benton's Dinosaurs (Kingfisher, 1998) and geared to a younger audience than David Lambert's dramatic DK Guide to Dinosaurs (DK, 2000) or Paul Willis's Dinosaurs (Reader's Digest, 1999), it will serve to freshen up the 567.9s and briefly cheer up youngsters who have read and reread all the other dino books on this level.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library,
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195218477
• ISBN-13: 978-0195218473
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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