Can You Tell a Giganotosaurus from a Spinosaurus?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A fearsome dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It swipes its sharp claws and shows off its pointy teeth. Was that monster a Giganotosaurus? Or was it a Spinosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Science
Category Animals
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2014-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.7
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF045000, JNF003050, JNF003000
Dewey 567.912
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 500
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 2.9
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 159733
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Buffy Silverman

Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.

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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Dinosaur Look-Alikes

Dinosaur enthusiasts compare two prehistoric giants and explore the similarities and differences between them. The informative text supports science standards and builds readers’ expertise on the dinosaurs featured in each title. View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“By encouraging readers to notice similarities and differences, the set engages them with age-appropriate critical thinking, making this set a natural choice for Common Core use.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple