My First Book of Dinosaurs

Name: My First Book of Dinosaurs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9798886087727
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Erin Waters MEd

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Summary

My First Book of Dinosaurs by Erin Waters MEd is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Through engaging illustrations and simple language, the book provides a fun and educational exploration of various dinosaur species, offering insights into their characteristics, habitats, and behaviours. It's an excellent choice for budding paleontologists eager to learn more about these ancient creatures.
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My First Book of Dinosaurs

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a young dinosaur enthusiast eager to learn about these prehistoric creatures. It's a delightful introduction perfect for children to dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs, with engaging facts and colourful illustrations that make learning fun and exciting.

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Description

See who roamed the Earth millions of years ago with this incredible dinosaur book for kids aged 3-5. From the same series as the popular My First Book of Planets!

From the tiny Archaeopteryx to the massive Brachiosaurus, dinosaurs have so much to teach us. With this ultimate book about dinosaurs for kids, your little one can explore fascinating illustrations and numerous fun facts about the dinosaurs and other prehistoric life that existed in the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Spark their curiosity with a children's book about dinosaurs that includes:

Different dino species - Dive into this nonfiction dinosaur book for kids to discover the coolest creatures, including where and when they lived, what they ate, how big they could get, and more!

Dinosaur trivia - Did you know that some dinosaurs could run as fast as a car? Or that the name Stegosaurus means "roof lizard" because the bones on its back looked like the tiles on a roof?

Amazing illustrations - Show kids what real-life dinosaurs might have looked like when they were alive with colourful, detailed renderings of each dino!

Watch little ones light up as they learn about the amazing animals of the past in the best dinosaur book for kids!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This children's book receives praise for its engaging illustrations and informative content about dinosaurs, making it a hit with both parents and young readers. It effectively presents the Mesozoic era and various dinosaurs, helping children relate to these ancient creatures with comparisons to present-day information. Reviewers highlight its appeal to young dinosaur enthusiasts and its potential as both an introductory and advanced resource on dinosaurs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886087727

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 68

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Erin Waters MEd Penguin Books

About the Author

ERIN WATERS, MEd,is a first grade teacher and expert in designing educational games and resources for elementary classrooms.

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