Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!


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The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Scientists thought they could only float on water since they were so big. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formulated, and then how those theories were proved or disproved.




Boy, Were We Wrong About the Weather!


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"Examines what is known about weather--storms, predictions, climate, and other characteristics--and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Sumerians to the recent past, believed to be true"--




Boy, Were We Wrong about the Solar System!


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An informative look at how scientific theories have changed over time concerning the solar system.




How Big Were Dinosaurs?


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"Dinosaurs and modern life collide in a very young picture book that clearly illustrates how big dinosaurs really were"--




When Dinosaurs Came with Everything


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Imagine if instead of getting the usual lollipop or sticker everywhere you go, there was something bigger on offer… something much, much bigger! This is exactly what happens when a little boy accompanies his mum on a busy shopping trip. Just when the little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom, something very unusual happens… shops everywhere are giving away a very special treat with every purchase ~ a free dinosaur! It's a dream come true… except, what exactly do you do with these Jurassic treats? And how do you convince mum to let you keep them?




Dinosaurs Can't Roar


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"A wonderfully entertaining reminder to young readers that science is ever evolving and that there's always more to learn."—Booklist Join T. Rex and his friends for this fun, silly picture book about how what we think we know about dinosaurs may not always stay true... Rex, a cute Tyrannosaurus Rex with a big imagination and even bigger attitude, meets a friendly paleontologist and soon discovers the latest scientific findings—like dinosaurs can't roar! Hilarity ensues in this kids dinosaur book as the paleontologist helps Rex and his friends understand today's science. In this unique and educational dinosaur book for kids ages 4-7, common myths are dispelled with real facts in humorous rhymes and adorable changing art that will have readers laughing out loud! A wonderful read aloud at home for bedtime or in the classroom and a delightful dinosaur gift for children, this funny book also includes bonus information about the true science behind the funny story! Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, romp, chomp, and roar! But what if we learned there was so much more? From their skin to their size, and their stomps to and fro, We should probably question all that we know!




Tracking Tyrannosaurs


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This book highlights a newly discovered T. Rex relative in China with a coat of downy feathers, which was made public in April 2012. Filled with engaging, lifelike illustrations, this volume explains how T. Rex was only one of many tyrannosaurs that lived on Earth for more than 100 million years. Full color.




Boy, Were We Wrong about Dinosaurs!


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Examines what is known about dinosaur bones, behavior, and other characteristics and how different the facts often are from what scientists, from ancient China to the recent past, believed to be true.




Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled


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Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh unravels the mystery of how we bring to life a creature that no one has ever seen before. Strikingly illustrated with full-color images of some of the most beautiful and accurate dinosaur art available.




Dinosaur Boy


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A laugh-out-loud, quirky new middle grade series that looks at bullying in an entirely new and inventive way. Sawyer's grandfather was part Stegosaurus, so it wasn't a complete surprise when puberty included growing spikes and a tail. But when the kids who bully him at school go missing it's up to Sawyer and his friends, Elliott and Sylvie, to solve the mystery! Despite the Principal's Zero Tolerance Policy, Sawyer becomes a bully magnet, befriended only by Elliot aka "Gigantor" and the weird new girl. When the bullies start disappearing, Sawyer is relieved—until he discovers a secret about the principal that's more shocking than Dino DNA. The bullies are in for a galactically horrible fate...and it's up to Sawyer and his friends to rescue them. Dinosaur Boy is the perfect... book for middle school boys and reluctant readers bully book for children that explores the topic in a new and inventive way dinosaur chapter book for kids 9-12 preteen gift for boys With issues like bullying, not fitting in, and heroism, this is a book that kids and adults will share and treasure. It's Wonder with dinosaurs and is sure to touch your heart."—P. J. Hoover, author of Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life "A wild and wacky adventure...with enough twists and turns to rival a roller coaster, DINOSAUR BOY is sure to appeal to wonderfully weird kids of every shape and size."—Kelly Milner Halls, award-winning author of Girl Meets Boy