Reading Level: Grade 2 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 7
The amargasaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous period. Its neck and back sported two rows of distinctive spines! In this hi-lo title, readers are immersed in the world of dinosaurs with detailed illustrations. Leveled text shares how the amargasaurus ate and survived in South America. Special features help readers visualize the dinosaur’s diet, size, and more!
The latest additions to “The World of Dinosaurs” series profile some lesser-known species of dinosaurs like Therizinosaurus and Amargasaurus. Each book provides a comprehensive look at its prehistoric subject, exploring when they lived, unique features, diet, defenses, fossils, and extinction. Dinosaur fans will pore over the plentiful graphics, which include size charts, fossil maps, era time lines, and labeled diagrams. These additional text features are well distributed throughout the books. This helps break up the text, which is written at a second grade reading level. While the writing is designed to be accessible, these titles can also be enjoyed by younger readers who do not need hi-lo materials. Books include bold covers and illustrations showing what the dinosaurs would have looked like. Additional print and web resources are provided. VERDICT The combination of quality graphics, thorough content, and accessible text make these well-crafted titles suitable for a wide range of readers.
