Colleen Russo Johnson

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About Colleen Russo Johnson

Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson is a developmental psychologist with an expertise in children's media, technology, learning, and play.

Dr. Russo Johnson is the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of The OK Company, makers of the "OK Play" app. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Ryerson University, the Co-Director of the Ryerson Children's Media Lab, and a senior scholar for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers. She is the senior research advisor to Sinking Ship Entertainment, and co-author of the bestselling children's book, "Dino Dana's Field Guide".

She is the proud mom to Ripley (age 3) and Rex (age 2), as well as two large, energetic dogs!

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Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide: Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures! (Dinosaurs for Kids, Science Book for Kids, Fossils, Prehistoric) Dec 15, 2020

by J.J. Johnson , Colleen Russo Johnson , Christin Simms

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Dig into Paleontology with Dino Dana

#1 New Release in Children's Dinosaur Books and Fossil Books

Following up on the #1 Bestseller comes Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 - Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures. Part paleontology field guide, part encyclopedia for kids, this colorful second volume explores some of the amazing creatures that once flew through the sky, swam in the oceans, and stomped on prehistoric earth.

An introduction to dinosaur fossils for kids. Everyone’s favorite Emmy-award winning paleontologist returns─this time, exploring all sorts of prehistoric marine animals, mammals, and insects. With stunning illustrations, fascinating facts, and thought-provoking experiments, this second Dino Dana field guide offers a creative, inside look into the world of paleontology for kids.

For readers of books about dinosaurs for kids. A prehistoric animal encyclopedia for kids like no other, Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 offers endless facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric times. Complete with a photo glossary, size comparisons, and tons of DIY activities, Dino Dana’s second volume makes a wonderful addition to any collection of dinosaur books or Dino Dana toys. Inside this interactive dinosaur encyclopedia, kids will learn which dinosaur was:

The first bird
The largest fish to have ever existed
Named after of the whale in Moby Dick

If you’re looking for nature books for kids, science books for kids age 9-12, or dinosaur books for kids 8-12─or enjoy the Jurassic World book series, look and find books, or National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs─then you’ll love Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 - Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures.

Other Formats: Hardcover

Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide (Dinosaurs for Kids, Fossils, Prehistoric) May 19, 2020

by J.J. Johnson , Colleen Russo Johnson , Christin Simms

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A Dino Dana Field Guide for Kids

#1 Bestseller in Children's Fossil Books, Nominated for Four Daytime Emmy® Awards

Fun facts about dinosaurs for kids. Did you know that the brachiosaurus was the tallest dinosaur that we know of today? That the kosmoceratops had fifteen horns and hooks on its head? That the spinosaurus is the only known dinosaur to spend most of its time swimming? Discover this and much more in Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide.

Dino Dana's field guide for your child. Fans of the Amazon Prime TV show Dino Dana will be so excited to have a Dino Field Guide of their own, put together by the incredible show's creator and executive producer, J. J. Johnson. Full of colorful illustrations and fascinating science facts, this dinosaur book is sure to amaze any young dino enthusiast.

A great science book for kids. This book for children is perfect for any kid who likes history and science. In the Dino Dana field guide, your kids will learn:

Which time period each dinosaur lived in
How big the dinosaurs were
What kinds of things dinosaurs ate and did each day
And so much more

Kids who like dinosaur books like Dinosaurs, National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, and The Dinosaur Book will love Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide.

Other Formats: Hardcover

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