Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots)

Name: Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots)
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781524718664
Price: 9.99 NZD
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By Storybots

Series: Step into Reading

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Summary

Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots) takes young readers on a fun and educational journey to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging text, children explore what made this dinosaur so special, including its fearsome features and prehistoric habitat. It's a delightful adventure perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts.
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Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots)

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The curioius crew from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Netflix show now star in their own early readers! The wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the Storybots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about everyone's favorite dinosaur! Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from the hugely popular dinosaur video "Tyrannosaurus Rex" on YouTube. A gigantic body and super-sharp teeth make the Tyrannosaurus rex the most fearsome of the dinosaurs. Just don't make fun of those tiny arms! This rhyming Step 1 Science Reader will entertain while imparting simple facts about the most popular carnivorous dinosaur of all. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Accolades for the StoryBots digital media- Appy Award for Best Book App Teacher's Choice Award Editor's Choice-Children's Technology Review Family Choice Award Parents' Choice Award Cynopsis Kids !magination Award for best educational mobile app

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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?

Tyrannosaurus Rex (StoryBots) is part of the Step into Reading series, praised for engaging young readers, including primary students and second-language learners. The series is noted for its high-interest content and controlled vocabulary whilst resembling 'real books.' It's also valued for its ease of integrating reading into curricula, aiding in teaching language arts, science, and social studies skills together.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524718664

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 74g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Step into Reading Storybots

About the Author

GREGG and EVAN SPIRIDELLIS are brothers and the founders of StoryBots and JibJab Bros. Studios. Their digital media company is dedicated to making award-winning online entertainment and educational content, which has been seen by hundreds of millions of viewers. You can find all the StoryBots videos, apps, games, and activities at StoryBots.com and on YouTube, and you can watch Ask the StoryBots on Netflix. JibJab Bros. Studios is based in Venice, California.

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