Stegosaurus

November 1, 2013

K-Gr 2-Dinosaur facts at the most primary level, accompanied by large illustrations, are the key elements of this introductory series. With bare-bones language clearly aimed at beginning readers, the few simple sentences per page provide the same basic information about each dinosaur. Some sections are virtually identical from book to book, with only the dino-specific facts altered. More detailed information appears on a final spread, which contains a handy page-by-page visual guide that will be useful for teachers or parents who want to provide extra background. While the writing verges on robotic, the illustrations lend some excitement, with spreads presenting close-up views of dinosaurs in action and highlighting features noted in the texts. A website provided by the publisher leads students to further online resources. The easy texts and high-interest visuals make this a solid beginning-reader choice.

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