Why Did T. Rex Have Such Short Arms?: And Other Questions About... Dinosaurs (Good Question!) - Hardcover

Stewart, Melissa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1454906782 ISBN 13: 9781454906780

Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc, 2014

Synopsis

When did the first dinosaurs appear on Earth? What happened to them 65 million years ago? How do we know about dinosaurs--and are there any still alive today? Dinosaurs are absolutely irresistible--and children will love learning about these fascinating creatures and looking at the cool illustrations!

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Review

The Good Question! series continues to offer interesting facts in an appealing fashion. Working within a set format, the skilled authors organize questions and two- or three-paragraph answers in ways that introduce and cover each subject appropriately. On each spread, clearly captioned illustrations -- maps, drawings, close-up photographs, and realistic images -- face the text. The questions are those a child reader might ask. . . . Why Did T Rex Have Short Arms? introduces these early reptiles, describing how and what we know about their physical characteristics and behavior, and offering the most commonly accepted explanation of their extinction. Colorful illustrations introduce a wide range of species, though no explanation is provided for the artist's color and texture choices.. . . . Attractively presented, with up-to-date, accurate information, these science titles are a first choice. "

"The Good Question! series continues to offer interesting facts in an appealing fashion. Working within a set format, the skilled authors organize questions and two- or three-paragraph answers in ways that introduce and cover each subject appropriately. On each spread, clearly captioned illustrations -- maps, drawings, close-up photographs, and realistic images -- face the text. The questions are those a child reader might ask. . . . Why Did T Rex Have Short Arms? introduces these early reptiles, describing how and what we know about their physical characteristics and behavior, and offering the most commonly accepted explanation of their extinction. Colorful illustrations introduce a wide range of species, though no explanation is provided for the artist's color and texture choices.. . . . Attractively presented, with up-to-date, accurate information, these science titles are a first choice."

About the Author

Melissa Stewart is an award-winning author of more than 100 science books for children. She serves on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' board of advisors and is a judge for the American Institute of Physics Children's Science Writing Award. She lives with her husband, Gerard, in Acton, MA. To learn more about Melissa, please visit her website: melissa-stewart.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1454906782
• ISBN 13: 9781454906780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32