And, of course, he also tells the story of the life of the dinosaurs throughout their full 150-million-year history.

The Girl and the Dinosaur is a storybook with a beautiful, lyrical feel to it and features a magical bedtime journey.Are there periods of time where different dinosaurs were dominant? Were some extinct while others were alive, or is it kind of one long period of dinosaurs? Brontorina Apatosaurus is desperate to dance. But, her size—and others’ doubts—make it seem impossible. Perseverance and others’ kindness help her wish come true. 7. Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman (pre-K–2) Best for Adults: The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte This graphic nonfiction book covers the history of paleontology like it’s never been presented before. Riveting! 27. Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition by DK (3 and up)

This series merges dinosaurs and other high-interest topics. Think farm vehicles, space exploration, construction, emergency rescue vehicles, pirate treasure, and more. We love them for working on print concepts and phonological awareness. They’re also perfect for practice making inferences using pictures. 2. We Love Dinosaurs by Lucy Volpin (pre-K–1) Kids love pop-up books as they are interesting and engaging. That’s why we recommend Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda. Introduce preschoolers to the fascinating world of dinosaurs with these engaging early reader books. From adventures with friendly dinosaurs to fun facts and exploration, these books will captivate young readers and encourage a love for learning. Dinosaurs were around from about 225 million years ago to 65 million years ago, at which point they all became extinct apart from their direct descendants – birds.

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This funny tale follows Mr. Snore on his floor-by-floor search for a quiet room at the Sharemore Hotel. We don’t meet the dino from the title until the end, but she exemplifies everything the hotel’s name suggests. 9. What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure by Refe and Susan Tuma (pre-K–2) Children looking to get their heads around the pure size and scale of prehistoric beasts should try Sophy Henn’s Lifesize Dinosaurs. Ten Little Dinosaurs byJim Harris, Pattie Schnetzler: Count down from ten as the dinosaurs play and roam in this interactive and engaging counting book. King of the Dinosaur Hunters: The Life of John Bell Hatcher and the Discoveries that Shaped Paleontology by Lowell Dingus

It goes into detail about what came before the dinosaurs and how life evolved and developed after the dinosaurs. After all, the dinosaurs were one part of a long history of evolution. For a book that teaches much more than just the names of some popular animals seen in Jurassic Park, this is the best choice. As you read, be ready for your child to announce that they want to be a paleontologist and find their own fossils. Pros and Cons of The Dinosaur Book by DK Smithsonian Pros The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has a spectacular virtual tour of its exhibits – which include many prehistoric fossils and recreations of dinosaurs.Many young dinosaur fans dream of being a dinosaur hunter one day, and to uncover a fossil that turns out to be a brand new species. The Age of Dinosaurs allows them to put themselves in those shoes. Paleontology is the study of prehistoric life, including dinosaurs. Some paleontologists focus on dinosaurs while others study plant life, early mammals, microscopic organisms, and even fungi. Perfect in every way, this appealing biography recounts Mary Anning’s beach discoveries of the first dinosaurbones–fossilized ancient creatures that no one had ever seen before. Even though women weren’t invited into the scientific community at the time, she continued her exploring and learning. Pretty illustrations and fantastic writing with impressive sentence variety. Different types of books are geared toward different ages and interests. Here are some of the most common kinds. Some kids actually live out their dream of becoming a paleontologist. Steven Brusatte was one such kid and now he’s written a book about it. This was voted one of the “Best Books of the Year” by many organizations, including the Smithsonian, NPR Science Friday, Science News, The Times (London), Popular Mechanics, Library Journal, the Chicago Public Library, and Booklist.