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The News about Dinosaurs

Patricia Lauber
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The News about Dinosaurs

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1993

Book Brief

Patricia Lauber

The News about Dinosaurs

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

4-8 years

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Super Short Summary

The News about Dinosaurs by Patricia Lauber juxtaposes early scientific views on dinosaurs with contemporary findings, exploring various species' names, diets, habitats, reproduction, and characteristics. The book, enhanced by full-color illustrations from renowned paleoartists, clarifies scientific terms for young readers and updates them on the dynamic field of dinosaur research, concluding with ongoing discoveries. Readers should be aware that the book discusses the extinction of dinosaurs.

Informative

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27 ratings

89%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The News about Dinosaurs by Patricia Lauber offers an engaging exploration of prehistoric life, praised for its accessible writing and vivid illustrations. Some readers felt it oversimplified complex topics and lacked depth for older audiences. Overall, it is an informative and appealing introduction for younger readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The News about Dinosaurs?

Readers who would enjoy The News about Dinosaurs by Patricia Lauber are young dinosaur enthusiasts. Comparable to fans of Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne and National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes, they prefer engaging, informative, and vividly illustrated texts about prehistoric life.

4.2

27 ratings

89%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

4-8 years

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