Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #1)

by Mary Pope Osborne (Author) Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #1)

Who invented the word dinosaur? What was the name of the biggest dinosaur? This informative, nonfiction companion to "Dinosaurs Before Dark" tells all about the real-life world of dinosaurs. Illustrations.

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Gr 2-4-The authors begin with an explanation of how they did their research, assuming the personas of Jack and Annie, two children who traveled back in time before returning home to do more conventional research. A discussion of the kinds of dinosaurs, misconceptions about them, and a description of other creatures that lived at the same time are included, as is an explanation of the role of fossil hunters. Another chapter offers theories about what happened to these intriguing creatures. Jack and Annie offer brief definitions and comments in sidebars; otherwise, the text reads like straightforward nonfiction. The Osbornes conclude with a listing of books, museums, videos, CD-ROMs, Internet sites, and museum visits for further information. Frequent black-and-white cartoons, labeled illustrations, and photo reproductions are instructional and appealing. While this book is a great place to begin research for a report, it will also be enjoyed by those interested in the subject.-Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC Copyright 2000 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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I love this book so much I like how they talked about dinosaur history. I think you would like it.

Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne is the award-winning author of many distinguished books for children and young adults, including the bestselling Magic Treehouse series; Favorite Medieval Tales, illustrated by Troy Howell; American Tall Tales, illustrated by Michael McCurdy; Rocking Horse Christmas, illustrated by Ned Bittinger; and Adaline Falling Star. The former president of the Author's Guild, she lives in New York City with her husband, Will.

Giselle Potter has illustrated many books, including Try It! by Mara Rockliff, All by Himself? by Elana K. Arnold, and Kate and the Beanstalk by Mary Pope Osborne, as well as her own Tell Me What to Dream About, This Is My Dollhouse, and The Year I Didn't Go to School, about traveling through Italy with her parents' puppet troupe when she was eight. She lives in Rosendale, New York, with her husband and two daughters. Visit her at GisellePotter.com.
Classification
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ISBN-13
9780375802966
Lexile Measure
780
Guided Reading Level
Q
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
August 01, 2000
Series
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
BISAC categories
JNF003050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
JNF047000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Dinosaurs

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