Simple, engaging text in a high-interest comics format featuring lesser-known but fascinating dinosaurs
You know Triceratops. Now meet Bisticeratops froeseorum! This horned dino lived more than seventy million years ago and was discovered in the deserts of Arizona. Its neck was protected by a large, colorful frill. Two long horns and rough, bumpy skin kept it safe from predators. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.
Creators
Benjamin Harper has written or contributed to more than 40 books, including a number of levelled readers and graphic novels. Currently, he resides in Los Angeles, California, where he raises monarch butterflies and lives with a cat, a dog, and a hippie.
Julio Francisco Garza Lorenzo is a professional illustrator, designer and photographer based in Mexico City. He has worked on a wide range of projects with advertising agencies, animation studios, and publishers.
Reviews
This series combines the allure of dinosaurs and appeal of graphic novels for double the impact… Helpful features include a glossary, pronunciation guide, and further reading. VERDICT This series is a solid purchase, offering access for younger readers while providing new knowledge for older ones.
School Library Journal
Dinosaur fans of all ages will love this informative book written in a graphic novel format. While graphic novels have gained popularity among middle-grade reluctant readers, this book is written at a late second-grade or early third-grade reading level, except for the disciplinary vocabulary words. The story of this dinosaur from the last era of the dinosaurs is full of fun and interesting facts. For example, dinosaurs with horns originated in Asia but migrated. In fact, the fossils of the dinosaur in question were discovered in the United States. The author organizes the subject matter into three chapters. Chapter one provides general information about the dinosaur… The illustrations are colorful and depict fierce-looking dinosaurs in their habitats. With a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and a list of suggestions for further reading, this book makes a nice instructional tool for teaching nonfiction book features to children in the early elementary grades. Reviewer Rating: 5
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