Based on the Halls of Fossil Vertebrates at therenowned American Museum of Natural History; Wonderful, lush illustrations by artist Jonny Lambert; High-interest topic is sure to entice young readers.
Based on the Halls of Fossil Vertebrates at therenowned American Museum of Natural History; Wonderful, lush illustrations by artist Jonny Lambert; High-interest topic is sure to entice young readers.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, with an annual attendance of five million. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibition halls, and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. The Museum is home to the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, and its scientists conduct expeditions each year to discover new fossil specimens. Plan a trip to the Museum, or visit online at amnh.org.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, with an annual attendance of five million. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibition halls, and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. The Museum is home to the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, and its scientists conduct expeditions each year to discover new fossil specimens. Plan a trip to the Museum, or visit online at amnh.org.
" . . . a picture book distinguished by crisp, marble-textured
graphics and lively rhymes, written in collaboration with the
American Museum of Natural History." --Publishers Weekly "Young
dino-enthusiasts will love this new title that uses short, rhyming
sentences to introduce some nondinosaur prehistoric creatures,
including saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, and pterosaurs. Each
spread highlights a beast based on skeletons from the fossil
collection of the American Museum of Natural History, giving a
brief introduction to the animal and an illustration of the
creature as it may have appeared in its natural habitat. The book
tries to clarify for budding paleontologists the differences
between dinosaurs and nondinosaurs from prehistory. The rhymes are
whimsical yet still informative. Beautiful cut-paper collage
artwork features each prehistoric animal, often with a young one in
tow, on a plain, bright background, filling the space and drawing
the eye. Back matter includes a bit more material about each
creature, as well as a time line that shows when each existed in
relation to the others. The author also explains the technical
definition of a dinosaur, which is helpful for understanding why
some are not considered dinosaurs. VERDICT A lovely and
enlightening introduction to prehistoric creatures and a welcome
addition to any elementary collection on prehistoric creatures."
--School Library Journal "Dinosaurs really hog all the attention
when it comes to prehistoric beasts, but this guide gives the
underrepresented their due. Vibrant collage-style illustrations
show off many of history's nondinosaurs on two-page spreads . . . .
Lovely and informative." --Booklist
" . . . a picture book distinguished by crisp, marble-textured graphics and lively rhymes, written in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History." --Publishers Weekly "Young dino-enthusiasts will love this new title that uses short, rhyming sentences to introduce some nondinosaur prehistoric creatures, including saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, and pterosaurs. Each spread highlights a beast based on skeletons from the fossil collection of the American Museum of Natural History, giving a brief introduction to the animal and an illustration of the creature as it may have appeared in its natural habitat. The book tries to clarify for budding paleontologists the differences between dinosaurs and nondinosaurs from prehistory. The rhymes are whimsical yet still informative. Beautiful cut-paper collage artwork features each prehistoric animal, often with a young one in tow, on a plain, bright background, filling the space and drawing the eye. Back matter includes a bit more material about each creature, as well as a time line that shows when each existed in relation to the others. The author also explains the technical definition of a dinosaur, which is helpful for understanding why some are not considered dinosaurs. VERDICT A lovely and enlightening introduction to prehistoric creatures and a welcome addition to any elementary collection on prehistoric creatures." --School Library Journal "Dinosaurs really hog all the attention when it comes to prehistoric beasts, but this guide gives the underrepresented their due. Vibrant collage-style illustrations show off many of history's nondinosaurs on two-page spreads . . . . Lovely and informative." --Booklist
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