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Dinosaurs : fact and fable : truths, myths, and new discoveries! / Seymour Simon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Edition: First editionDescription: 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780062470645
  • 0062470647
  • 9780062470638
  • 0062470639
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Scientists have dug up and uncovered many facts about dinosaurs--and in the process, they have come across many myths. This picture book digs deep into the Age of Dinosaurs, covering topics such as fossilization, plate tectonics, dinosaur diets, paleontology, extinction theories, dinosaur relatives, and more!" -- Amazon.com.Summary: Vetted by an award-winning paleontologist and complemented by a glossary of terms, a photographic introduction to the dinosaur age challenges popular myths while sharing engaging sidebars and infographics about proven dinosaur facts.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 567.9 S596 Available 33111009402351
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 567.9 S596 Available 33111010428320
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 567.9 S596 Available 33111008983922
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:



"If you love dinosaurs, you'll love this book."-- Steve Brusatte, paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he separates fact from fiction in a brilliant exploration of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever roam the planet: dinosaurs! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice for both shared and independent reading during homeschooling and classroom learning, in particular for children ages 6 to 8.

Scientists have dug up and uncovered many facts about dinosaurs--and in the process, they have come across many myths. This picture book digs deep into the Age of Dinosaurs, covering topics such as fossilization, plate tectonics, dinosaur diets, paleontology, extinction theories, dinosaur relatives, and more!

Get ready to learn what we know about dinosaurs and what we still don't know, and about the amazing new discoveries being made every single day.

Perfect for young scholars' school reports, Dinosaurs: Fact and Fable features clear text, vibrantly colored pages, engaging sidebars, and stunning full-color illustrations and photographs. This book includes an author's note, a glossary, a timeline, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.

Check out these other Seymour Simon books about animals:

Big Cats Butterflies Cats Crocodiles & Alligators Dogs Dolphins Elephants

Frogs Gorillas Horses Insects Penguins Sea Creatures Snakes Spiders Whales Wild Babies Wolves

Includes bibliographical references (page 48) and index.

"Scientists have dug up and uncovered many facts about dinosaurs--and in the process, they have come across many myths. This picture book digs deep into the Age of Dinosaurs, covering topics such as fossilization, plate tectonics, dinosaur diets, paleontology, extinction theories, dinosaur relatives, and more!" -- Amazon.com.

Vetted by an award-winning paleontologist and complemented by a glossary of terms, a photographic introduction to the dinosaur age challenges popular myths while sharing engaging sidebars and infographics about proven dinosaur facts.

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