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Product Identifiers

PublisherUnion Square Publishing

ISBN-101454906790

ISBN-139781454906797

eBay Product ID (ePID)170193419

Product Key Features

Book TitleWhy Did T. Rex Have Short Arms? : and Other Questions about Dinosaurs

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGames & Activities / Questions & Answers, Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures

Publication Year2014

IllustratorYes, Csotonyi, Julius

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorMelissa Stewart

Book SeriesGood Question! Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight5.2 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsThe Good Question! series continues to offer interesting facts in an appealing fashion. Working within a set format, the skilled authors organize questions and two- or three-paragraph answers in ways that introduce and cover each subject appropriately. On each spread, clearly captioned illustrations -- maps, drawings, close-up photographs, and realistic images -- face the text. The questions are those a child reader might ask. . . . Why Did T Rex Have Short Arms? introduces these early reptiles, describing how and what we know about their physical characteristics and behavior, and offering the most commonly accepted explanation of their extinction. Colorful illustrations introduce a wide range of species, though no explanation is provided for the artist's color and texture choices.. . . . Attractively presented, with up-to-date, accurate information, these science titles are a first choice., The Good Question! series continues to offer interesting facts in an appealing fashion. Working within a set format, the skilled authors organize questions and two- or three-paragraph answers in ways that introduce and cover each subject appropriately. On each spread, clearly captioned illustrations -- maps, drawings, close-up photographs, and realistic images -- face the text. The questions are those a child reader might ask. . . . Why Did T Rex Have Short Arms? introduces these early reptiles, describing how and what we know about their physical characteristics and behavior, and offering the most commonly accepted explanation of their extinction. Colorful illustrations introduce a wide range of species, though no explanation is provided for the artist's color and texture choices.. . . . Attractively presented, with up-to-date, accurate information, these science titles are a first choice.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromFirst Grade

Dewey Decimal567.9

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

SynopsisWhen did the first dinosaurs appear on Earth? What happened to them 65 million years ago? How do we know about dinosaurs--and are there any still alive today? Dinosaurs are absolutely irresistible--and children will love learning about these fascinating creatures and looking at the cool illustrations!, When did the first dinosaurs appear on Earth? What happened to them 65 million years ago? How do we know about dinosaurs, and are there any still alive today? In this book, children will love learning about these prehistoric creatures. It is packed with colourful illustrations and fun facts. It is suitable for children aged 6 and over.

LC Classification NumberQE862.S3S74 2014