Cover: Parasaurolophus
 

Parasaurolophus

From the Series Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

This book tells the story of Parasaurolophus, who lived 76 to 74 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. It belonged to a group called hadrosaurs, or duck-billed dinosaurs, named after their flat beak. Parasaurolophus had a long crest that swept back over its head. The crest was hollow, and Parasaurolophus probably used it to make deep honking sounds.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 5 - 11
Dewey 567.91
Lexile NC780L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level O
Subjects Dinosaurs, Life Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF003050, JUV002060, JNF003000
Rights Included CA, US
Language English

Reviewed on 15 January 2010

Parasaurolophus - Children's Literature

With enticing text, the author paints a tale of an herbivore, a Parasaurolophus, separated from its herd and seeking to stay clear of danger. It is chased from the forest by meat-eating Albertosaurus and barely escapes with its life. Facts are mingled with words of the chase, and allow readers to get a picture of what the life of this unusual dinosaur may have been like. Fantastic illustrations add to the text and make comprehension easy. A few sentences per page contain many short words to keep the reader engaged with the tale. Vivid description gives a clear picture of the appearance of a Parasaurolophus.

Author: Gerry Bailey

Full-color photographs