The Fastest 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 fast dinosaurs face-to-face: The Gallimimus could outrun a sandstorm! The Struthiomimus may have been the fastest dinosaur. It could run up to 60 miles per hour! The Liaraptor ran until it took off into the air! These may have been the first dinosaurs to fly! Plus, you’ll get to know Heterodontosaurus, Gasparinisaura, Troodon, Velociraptor, and Ornithomimus!

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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 2005-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003050
Dewey 567.9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 3.5
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 85859
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Pronunciation guide, Reviewed, 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 →

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Science Books & Films

“. . . sure to engage young dinosaur lovers. . .”
Science Books & Films

Science Books & Films

“The illustrations. . . are sure to engage young dinosaur lovers. . . it provides an exciting story and factual inforamtion for elementary school students.”
Science Books & Films

School Library Journal

“Simple, eye-catching, and informative, these books will fly off the shelves.”
School Library Journal