The Smallest Dinosaurs

From the Series Meet the Dinosaurs

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these small dinosaurs face-to-face: Little Lesothosaurus was the length of a house cat! Epidendrosaurus could climb into trees like a squirrel! Liaoceratops had body armor and horns-and was only the size of a collie dog! Plus, you’ll get to know Compsognathus, Ligabueino, Microraptor, Parvicursor, and Shuvuuia!

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978-1-4677-5131-5
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Category Animals
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Publication Date 2014-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.3
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF025150, JNF037050
Dewey 567.9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Lexile 620
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 3.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 80553
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Pronunciation guide, Teaching Guides, and Timeline

Author: Don Lessem

Illustrator: John Bindon

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Meet the Dinosaurs

“Dino” Don Lessem introduces readers to various species of dinosaurs, some that have never before been illustrated. He details their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. These high interest books will capture kids’ attention with fun facts and colorful illustrations and… View available downloads →