My First Book of Dinosaur Comparisons

By Author / Illustrator

Sara Hurst, Ana Seixas

Genre

Non Fiction

Age range(s)

Publisher

Happy Yak

ISBN

9780711260733

Format

Hardback

Published

06-07-2021

Synopsis

Packed full of facts this vibrantly illustrated book shines a light on dinosaurs like never before! Did you know that the Argentinosaurus weighed about as much as 12 elephants and grew as tall as a five-story building? Or that T. rex could crush a car in a single bite? Or that some dinosaur eggs were as big as American footballs? This exciting picture book is full of these and many more fascinating fact nuggets.

Using striking visual comparisons, quiz questions and bite-sized facts, this book teaches children aged 5 and older, all about their favourite prehistoric creatures. Turn the pages and compare the deadliest dinosaurs with today's top predators, discover which teeny dinos size up with our pets, and find out just how much Diplodocus ate. You'll discover how long Therizinosaurus' claws were (as long as you!) and just how fast Apatosaurus could whip its tail (faster than the speed of sound!).

Children will be amazed at what they discover in My First Book of Dinosaur Comparisons and will have plenty of unforgettable facts to dazzle their friends and family with.

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Reviews

You may already have a stack of Dinosaur books but this one is missing from your collection. My first Book of Dinosaur Comparisons visits dinosaurs of the sky, ocean and land, many you may not have heard of. There are mini quizzes throughout the book that give the reader an opportunity to explore what they know and extend their thinking. This book goes the extra mile with comparisons that children can understand and relate to, such as an Argentinosaurus was as heavy as about six fire engines or twelve African bush elephants.

I would say that this book will peak the interest of children from Reception to Year 6. The younger children will enjoy having this read to them and discovering new dinosaurs and the older children will be interested in the comparisons with everyday objects and animals.

48 pages / Ages 5-11 years / Reviewed by Carol Wright, school librarian