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A fascinating picture book biography about Mary Leakey, a
paleontologist who worked long hours in the fields of
Tanzia-includes STEM activities for real-world learning! What was
the world like millions of years ago? Did early humans walk on all
fours? Did giant sloths lie in trees? Did dinosaurs have feathers?
Even as a young girl, Mary Leakey was fascinated by questions like
these! In Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist, readers
ages 5 to 8 meet Mary as a girl growing up in France and visiting
the site of archeological wonders, such as Pech Merle, Fond de
Gaume, and La Mouthe. As an adult, Mary spends much of her life
working in the field in Tanzania, making discoveries that change
the face of paleontology forever. True grit, passion, and high
standards for scientific rigor made Mary a pioneer in the field of
paleontology! * In the Picture Book Biography series, children
encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and
experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about
collaborating with crew members. * Age-appropriate vocabulary,
detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as
exploring trace fossils and drawing specimens, and a glossary all
support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. * Perfect for
beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book! About
Picture Book Biography books and Nomad Press Fossil Huntress is
part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Biography series
that introduces pioneers of science to young children and makes
career connections in different STEM fields.The other titles in
this series include Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut;
Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer; and Computer Decoder:
Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist. Nomad Press books in the
Picture Book Biography series bring real-world figures to life
through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly
colored illustrations and quick activities that reinforce
foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are encouraged to
expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist, artist,
explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color, and
other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All
books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align
with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards
for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback,
hardcover, and ebook formats.
"Who were our earliest human ancestors? Where did they come from?
What did they hunt? What tools did they invent? How did they evolve
over time? What traces did they leave behind? The reader will learn
answers to these and many more questions through through detailed
and lifelike illustrations and clear text that depicts our
ancestors way of life. The children will step inside the cave of a
prehistoric family by turning the page, learn about hunting mammoth
and reindeer, making clothes and tools, and painting on cave walls
with their hands. "
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Brachiosaurus
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Mignonne Gunasekara; Designed by Danielle Webster-Jones
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Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores
all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to
have walked the Earth. With easy to read text and informative
diagrams, this series is ideal for younger readers.
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Pteranodon
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Mignonne Gunasekara; Designed by Amy Li
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Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores
all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to
have walked the Earth. With easy to read text and informative
diagrams, this series is ideal for younger readers.
Come on down to the Dino Ranch Jamboree for tons of dino fun - all
based on the hit Disney Jr show! The Dino Ranch is having a Dino
Jamboree! Come on down for tons of fun with your favorite dinos.
Learn the ropes and make friends on a day of dino adventures that
can't be beat! This officical Dino Ranch activity book with carry
handle is full of: simple puzzles perfect for the age group
activities perfect for preschool kids 120 dinotastic stickers and
more! This activity book is perfect for any aspiring Dino Rancher!
From the creative brain of Mike Lowery, discover the ULTIMATE book
about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes,
comics, timelines and more! Discover the must-have book for
dinosaur enthusiasts, a madcap field guide full of facts and
humour, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about
prehistoric beasts! The Boys' Book of Survival meets Dav Pilkey
with a prehistoric twist, in this definitive, go-to book about
everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about dinosaurs.
Discover a wealth of weird, wacky and wild facts about dinosaurs,
told in Mike Lowery's signature comic style with bright and
energetic artwork, fresh feel and hilarious jokes. This will be the
go-to book for dinosaur enthusiasts that kids will put in their
backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic
non-fiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need
with a one-stop shop for the legions of 6-9 year olds who want to
know absolutely everything there is to know about dinosaurs.
The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical festive
adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher! You know about the
Naughty List, right? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a
mission to track down children who have found themselves on the
Naughty List to help them turn naughty to nice! This is a
collection of stories about mischievous kids learning the error of
their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of
Christmas and realising that sometimes, things aren't quite as they
first appear... Everyone loves The Christmasaurus! 'Redemption,
magic and gleeful silliness' - The Observer 'Genius' - The Sun
'Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming
book aloud' - The Daily Express Also by Tom Fletcher The
Christmasaurus The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch The Creakers
The Danger Gang
The curious crew from the Netflix series Ask the StoryBots star in
an all-new Step into Reading leveled reader! Get ready to meet the
rapping velociraptors. They've got pointy teeth, sharp claws, and
mad rhymes. Based on a favorite StoryBots adventures, this Step 1
Science Reader will entertain boys and girls ages 4 to 6 while
imparting a few fun facts about these popular carnivorous
creatures. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for
children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Rhyme and rhythmic text is paired with picture clues to help
children decode the story.
A comic book style introduction to the amazing world of prehistoric
life after the dinosaurs Learn all about one of the most
frightening hunters of its time - the Sabre-toothed Tiger! During
the last Ice Age, it preyed up mega herbivores, such as camels,
giant bison and huge mammoths. Read what happened to one Smilodon
in this exciting story from the prehistoric past. In the Graphic
Prehistoric Animals series, each of the four books centres on an
animal from the age of mammals and tells an exciting, fast-paced
story full of action and colour, illustrated in a comic book style.
These books are an irresistible source of information for readers
aged 8+ who are fascinated with our long dead megafauna.
A comic book style introduction to the amazing world of prehistoric
life after the dinosaurs Learn about one of the largest, most
ferocious predators ever seen on Earth in prehistoric times. Follow
a Megalodon from birth to adult in this exciting story from the
prehistoric past. In the Graphic Prehistoric Animals series, each
of the four books centres on an animal from the age of mammals and
tells an exciting, fast-paced story full of action and colour,
illustrated in a comic book style. These books are an irresistible
source of information for readers aged 8+ who are fascinated with
our long dead megafauna.
The entire history of Planet Earth as you've never seen it before,
ideal for readers 8+. Our planet has been spinning in the blackness
of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a
tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene?
Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could
discover Earth's history in one day... Starting the clock from the
formation of the Earth, discover each significant moment in time on
the clock, counting down to midnight. Earth Clock covers the most
interesting and high-impact moments of our planet's geological
history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the
evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to
the species we know today, until modern humans appear - at just
four seconds to midnight. What will tomorrow bring?
Daisy the dinosaur is off on a camping trip with the rest of the
Dino Valley Explorer Club. But she's so lazy, she can't see the
point of all the activities. It's up to Sid and Daisy's fellow club
members to help her change her ways. This addition to the Dinosaur
Tales series illustrates to children the benefits of joining in and
helping others.
This retelling of the highly anticipated movie Jurassic World
Dominion brings the magic home so fans can experience the
adventures again and again. Universal Pictures and Amblin
Entertainment's JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION finds series favourites
Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Dr Alan Grant, Dr Ellie Sattler and Dr
Ian Malcolm teaming up to confront a world in chaos as dinosaurs
and prehistoric creatures roam free. Life will find a way as Blue
the Velociraptor, the T. rex and the other dinosaurs claim dominion
over the planet once more!
Jurassic World: Dominion will be released in UK cinemas on 10 June
2022. Packed with puzzles, colouring and games plus more than 250
stickers for hours of dinosaur fun. Crack codes and complete
activities with your favourite dinosaurs, featuring characters and
scenes from the new movie.
The prehistoric preschoolers from How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? are back for more charming behavior lessons, but this time they're feeling under the weather. Just like kids, dinosaurs hate to be sick, but they rest, drink lots of fluid, and behave themselves at the doctor's office! Your child is sure to enjoy this playful read-aloud and may even model this good behavior the next time she has a sniffle.
Page Turners In amusing verse and pictures, this book assuages fears about doctors while encouraging readers to listen to adults.
Celebrate the world of dinosaurs in this alphabet of exquisite pop-ups.
From the allosaurus to the zuniceratops, discover dinosaurs great and small in this prehistoric pop-up alphabet. Featuring a selection of popular, unusual and incredible dinosaurs, with illustrations from the award-winning Owen Davey, this is a stylish treasury perfect for any dinosaur fan.
Draw, play and learn with this fun-filled Dino Ranch storybook! Get
ready, rancheroos! It's time to paddle with plesiosaurs and swim
laps with liopleurodon in this dino-filled Water Wonder adventure.
Come along and uncover watery dinosaur secrets on the Dino Ranch!
Use the water pen to reveal dinomazing surprises in the story. Once
you've decorated every page of the book, let it dry and then do it
again! Fans of Dino Ranch will love this bright and colourful
'prewestoric' stories as they use the water pen to reveal hidden
surprises around the Dino Ranch. Based on the hit show on Disney+!
The fun never stops in this reusable book A 12-page sturdy board
book that's a storybook and activity book in one
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