by Lucille Recht Penner (Author), Peter Barrett (Illustrator)
A newly updated leveled reader including the latest scientific information on dinosaurs, for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.
With revised illustrations reflecting our new understanding of dinosaurs, this updated Science Reader is as scientifically accurate today--and as easy to read--as when it was first published in 1991. An ideal introduction to some of the most fascinating babies of all time, this Step 2 book is perfect for young dinosaur fans who can read with help. The hatching of eggs, dinosaur parenting, and the hazards faced by prehistoric young'uns are all here in this accessible look at a perennially popular subject.Front Jacket
Illus. in full color. Meet the cutest (and biggest!) babies of all time in the first nonfiction "Step 1. The hatching of eggs, the habits, and the hazards faced by prehistoric toddlers are all here in this accurate, accessible look at a perennially popular subject.
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'Step into Reading' with 'Dinosaur Babies.' Was it dangerous to be a baby dinosaur? Yes! Big dinosaurs might step on you. Or eat you! Who took care of baby dinosaurs? Find out in this exciting true book.
Author Biography
Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House's Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Peter Barrett is a wildlife artist and illustrator with more than 40 credits to his name. In addition to his books based in nature, Barrett is also an extremely successful children's writer. His wildlife paintings have given him great fame and renown and have been exhibited around the world.