Simple, engaging text in a high-interest comics format featuring lesser-known but fascinating dinosaurs
You know Brachiosaurus. Now meet Mbiresaurus raathi! This long-necked dino lived more than two hundred and thirty million years ago in present-day Zimbabwe. It walked on two legs and ate both plants and animals. Its mouth was filled with sharp, sawlike teeth. 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
This text provides a general introduction to this long-necked dinosaur and member of the Sauropodomorpha family. This scientific graphic novel features text about the Mbiresaurus Raathi’s physical features, habitat, diet, discovery, and more. Readers will learn about how this dinosaur changed over time. A diagram provides a scaled approximation to convey the size of this dinosaur. Full-color illustrations include some details to support information in the text. For instance, the sharp edges and shape of the teeth are shown, and these indicate that the Mbiresaurus was an omnivore. Backmatter includes a glossary with a pronunciation guide, as well as a list of some books and a few websites for further exploration.
Children's Literature
