Where Did Dinosaurs Come From? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

Book Overview

Read and find out about where dinosaurs originated in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Stegosaurus had spikes along its back. Triceratops had long, sharp horns. Tyrannosaurus rex was enormous. Millions and millions of years before the first people lived, these fascinating creatures ruled the Earth. To find out where they came from, you have to look way back in time--3.5 billion years ago! Come explore one of the biggest mysteries of all: Where did dinosaurs come from? Read and find out! This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It s a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060290226
• ISBN13: 9780060290221
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3