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How Did Dinosaurs Get So Gigantic?

How Did Dinosaurs Get So Gigantic?

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Author(s)

Clayton Grider

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Srimalie Bassani

Publisher

Flowerpot Press

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Release Date

September 17, 2024

ISBN

978-1486730025

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Have you ever wondered how dinosaurs got so GIGANTIC?

Roam into the world of dinosaurs including information about how dinosaurs looked, when they lived, how they became extinct, the fossils they left behind, and so much more through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text. Each of the six questions examined in the book are given a silly answer before the true answer is revealed making this an approachable way to learn nonfiction. Back matter includes a glossary and activities to further learning.

Questions answered in the book:

• How did dinosaurs get so gigantic? Discover some of the theories about what made these dinos so large!

• How did dinosaurs look? From feathers to bright colors, learn what these prehistoric creatures may have looked like.

• How do fossils form? Learn about the different types of fossils dinosaurs left behind!

• How did stegosaurus meet T. rex? Get a quick overview of Earth's history and the eras of the dinosaurs.

• How did dinosaurs disappear? Learn about the K-T extinction.

• How do dinosaurs walk among us? Discover the surprising descendants of dinosaurs that still live among us today!

About the How Do series: These fully illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

Editor review

1 review

Big Questions, Bigger Dinosaurs: A Fun and Informative Exploration

November 17, 2024

Overall rating

4.3

Writing Style

3.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Learning Value

5.0

How Did Dinosaurs Get So Gigantic? Goes through six various questions that teach you about dinosaurs and the times in which they lived.

What I liked: I was a bit worried when I saw all the text on the page especially as this book was written with a younger audience in mind. I was pleased as I kept reading though as it kept my attention and I found this book quite fun. I appreciated that there was a silly response to the overarching question before we got truthful answers.

The images go great with the text and the book flows perfectly because your eyes follow where the text is. I love that there are pop-out bubbles for text and various fonts and font sizes throughout the book. These differences draw your attention to various parts of the book.

I appreciated that the closing of this book has two activities about dinosaurs that you can do with any age to further their learning. The ending also includes a glossary which is great when children are learning the components of a non-fiction book.

Final Verdict: How Did Dinosaurs Get So Gigantic? Is a fun, silly, and informative book that children who are interested in dinosaurs will enjoy. This is a great book for children who would like a bit more of a challenge in their reading material or for adults to read alongside children.