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How Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday
Par Philip Bunting. 2018
From the Big Bang to your birthday, and (almost) everything in between, this funny and informative book tells your story.You…
are one of the newest members of a family tree that goes way, way, way back to the very first life on Earth. A lot of incredible things had to happen between the beginning of the universe and today in order to make you. The fact that you (and everyone you know) are here is nothing short of mind-boggling! Read this book to discover how it happened, and prepare to be amazed by the awesomeness of you.This clever, funny, and scientific timeline of the journey of human existence is designed to get young readers asking questions, finding answers, and marveling at the many wonders of our world, from the Big Bang, to evolution, to a brand-new baby, and more.The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The…
Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common CoreLittle Archaeologist (A Science Tots Book)
Par Dan Taylor. 2021
Teach your baby all about archaeologists with this new board book published in partnership with Smithsonian.Fossils. Shovels. Sieves. Brushes. These…
are all the important tools archaeologists use. In this new board book series published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute, young babies and toddlers will learn what an archaeologist does while enjoying playful art by Dan Taylor.Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs! (Step Into Reading)
Par Erica S. Perl, Michael Slack. 2019
Tyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually…
more closely related to chickens!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, which features photos and illustrations of dinosaurs and fossils, with funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.Read All About Dinosaurs (Read All About It)
Par Claire Throp. 2022
Did you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs’ senses, life cycles, behavior,…
and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos of dinosaurs and artifacts give readers an up-close look at these incredible creatures.Explore Rocks and Minerals!
Par Cynthia Light Brown, Bryan Stone, Nick Brown. 2010
Explore Rocks and Minerals! offers kids ages 6-9 a fascinating introduction to geology. It investigates the geological forces that create…
and transform rocks, outlining the life cycle of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and what they can tell us about the earth. It also explores fossils, and how they come to exist and are discovered.Explore Rocks and Minerals! includes 20 hands-on activities to bring learning to life. Kids create their own crystals, sculpt edible models of the planet, and bake volcanic meringue cookies. These easy-to- follow activities require minimal adult supervision and use common household products. By combining an interactive component with jokes, fun facts, and cartoons, Explore Rocks and Minerals! provides a fun, accessible introduction to geology.Dinosaur Story
Par Joanna Cole. 1983
After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals (I Can Read Level 2)
Par Charlotte Lewis Brown. 2006
After the age of the dinosaurs, strange and powerful mammals ruled the earth. . . . Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown’s easy-to-read…
and fascinating descriptions of these ancient animals are brought to life in Phil Wilson’s detailed illustrations. Read about the largest mammal ever to walk on land, about a tiger with teeth longer than your hand, and about a horse the size of a dog! Mammals—some strange and some strangely familiar—ruled the earth after the dinosaurs. These compelling creatures are introduced to beginning readers by the team who created The Day the Dinosaurs Died. After the Dinosaurs is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.The Day the Dinosaurs Died (I Can Read Level 2)
Par Charlotte Lewis Brown. 2006
Presenting cutting-edge science to the youngest readers, The Day the Dinosaurs Died is a mesmerizing account of the end of…
the dinosaurs.The dinosaurs were the biggest, most powerful animals that ever walked the earth. Now they are all gone, extinct. Bold illustrations and a dramatic text re-create the devastation sixty-five million years ago when a giant asteroid slammed into Earth, triggering global disasters and leading to massive worldwide extinctions.The Day the Dinosaurs Died is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? (Journeys 2014)
Par Steve Jenkins, Robin Page. 2009
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with…
their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).Look Again: Secrets of Animal Camouflage
Par Steve Jenkins, Robin Page. 2019
The award-winning team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page introduce young readers to some of the stealthiest, most astonishingly camouflaged…
animals in the natural world and ask them to seek out these sneaky animals hiding in plain sight! Ideal for readers of the Over and Under books.Why do some animals blend in to their surroundings? Why do certain creatures have fur, feathers, and features designed to look like the plants and rocks they live near? In Look Again!, the most well-disguised animals on the planet are gathered together to showcase the range of ways animals try to avoid each other's attention, and why. This eye-catching book invites readers to seek out the astonishingly camouflaged animals hiding in plain sight—then reveals them on the next page! From lying in wait to avoiding predators, protecting themselves or sneaking up on a foe, each animal in Look Again! has a remarkable skill for evading detection.Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Par Aliki. 1990
What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen…
for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too—something to be discovered a million years from now—and this book will tell you how.Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the Air and Sea (I Can Read Level 2)
Par Charlotte Lewis Brown. 2007
Amazing creatures flew through the air and swam in the seas during the Age of the Dinosaurs! Strange and wonderful creatures…
shared the Earth with the dinosaurs. Kronosaurus ruled the seas with teeth as big as bananas and jaws more powerful than a Tyrannosaurs-rex’s. Flying Pterodaustros spit water through hundreds of long, thin teeth. Deinosuchus, the giant crocodile, preyed on unlucky dinosaurs. These and other amazing animals are introduced to young readers in an easy-to-read text and dynamic illustrations.Beyond the Dinosaurs is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.Dinosaur Days (Step into Reading)
Par Joyce Milton, Franco Tempesta. 1985
Dinosaurs! (Pictureback(R))
Par Robert T. Bakker. 2005
Bones in the White House: Thomas Jefferson's Mammoth
Par Candice Ransom. 2020
A little-known, fascinating story about Thomas Jefferson and his obsessive quest to find America's first complete mastodon skeleton.Thomas Jefferson: Third…
president of the United States. Author of the Declaration of Independence. Obsessive prehistoric mammal hunter?? It's true! In this little-known slice of American history, see Thomas Jefferson as never before!In the late 1700's, America was a new nation, with a vast west that held age-old secrets: Bones! Massive tusks and enormous animal skeletons were being discovered and Thomas Jefferson - politician AND scientist - was captivated. What were these giant beasts? Did they still roam on American soil? Jefferson needed to find out. Funding explorers, including the famed Lewis and Clark, Jefferson sought to find a complete prehistoric mastodon skeleton - one which would advance the young science of paleontology, but would also put this upstart young country on the world stage. Follow along on the incredible journey - full of triumphs and disappointments, discoveries and shipwrecks, ridicule and victory.Author Candice Ransom researched this amazing story for years before telling this tale, closely collaborating with Jefferson scholars and natural history experts. Jamey Christoph's moody, luminous illustrations paint the scene: A young country, a president with a thirst for knowledge, and an obsessive, years-long quest to find the prehistoric bones that would prove the importance of a growing nation.Dinosaur Babies (Step into Reading)
Par Lucille Recht Penner, Peter Barrett. 2014
Illus. in full color. Meet the cutest (and biggest!) babies of all time in the first nonfiction Step 1. The…
hatching of eggs, the habits, and the hazards faced by prehistoric toddlers are all here in this accurate, accessible look at a perennially popular subject.Pinocchio Rex and Other Tyrannosaurs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
Par Melissa Stewart, Steve Brusatte. 2017
Read and find out about tyrannosaurs beyond T. Rex in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Everyone knows that Tyrannosaurus rex…
is the huge dinosaur with sharp claws and tiny arms. But in this appealing level 2 picture book from acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart, you’ll learn that T. rex is not the only tyrannosaur that existed in prehistoric times. This book is the perfect overview of the exciting new discoveries in the land of tyrannosaurs. Read and find out how tyrannosaurs evolved—from the tiny Dilong to the enormous T. rex. The book also includes an infographic, activity, and glossary, as well as “Dr. Steve Says” sidebars that give readers insight into what it felt like for Dr. Steve to be involved with the discovery of P. Rex!In the last fifteen years, scientists have found many tyrannosaurs, including one with a really long pointy nose. The New York Times bestselling coauthor of this book, Dr. Steve Brusatte, went to China in order to help ID the dinosaur that he would give the nickname Pinocchio Rex.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 visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks 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.Prehistoric Monsters! (Pictureback(R))
Par Robert T. Bakker. 2004
My Little Golden Book About Dinosaurs (Little Golden Book)
Par Dennis R. Shealy. 2017
This simple but informative book brings the fascinating world of dinosaurs to life for preschoolers. They&’ll enjoy poring over the…
bold, graphic illustrations as they learn all about the latest dinosaur discoveries, including research that shows that many dinosaurs were feathered and that birds are close relatives of dinosaurs. Lively, up-to-date, and colorful, this is a perfect first book about dinosaurs!