Tyrannosaurus

by Thea Feldman

[Kingfisher Readers Level 1]

LEVEL 1: BEGINNING TO READExtent: 32pp, 10 to 20 words per pageText at level 1 consists of short and simple sentences, high-interest information, easy vocabulary with a high degree of phonic regularity and lots of repetition.Meet the Tyrannosaurus--the king of the dinosaurs! Often regarded as the most frightening dinosaur that ever roamed the Earth, the T-Rex continues to intrigue children everyday. This gentle, yet thorough introduction to the Tyrannosaurus will inform and delight beginning readers. With short and simple sentences, easy vocabulary, phonemic regularity, eye-catching images, diagrams, and glossary this early reader is sure to catch--and hold the attention of early readers.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 7, 2014

About the author

Based in New York City, Thea Feldman is a prolific writer and editor with over 250 children’s books to her credit. She has collaborated with major publishers, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. She lives with her cat, Rose, who enjoys lounging on her manuscripts.

Reviews

[Evan Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked how it tells you about dinosaurs and how Tyrannosaurus lived. But I still don't think they were real.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tyrannosaurus by Thea Feldman is a level one nonfiction early reader published by Kingfisher. Other level one readers include Animal Colors, Baby Animals, Busy as a Bee, Butterflies, Colorful Color Reefs, Jobs People Do, Seasons, Snakes Alive!, Tadpoles and Frogs, and Trains. Level one readers feature short, simple sentences with familiar vocabulary, engaging pictures, and a simple glossary. The glossary for Tyrannosaurus includes these words: dinosaur, extinct, fossils, prey, and scientists.

First paragraph: This is a big, fierce dinosaur! It is called Tyrannosaurus. Tyrannosaurus lived millions of years ago. That is a very long time ago. There were no people yet. Let's go back in time and take a look at Tyrannosaurus!

This early reader takes an imaginative approach to sharing information about dinosaurs. It's what-if scenario is conversational and to some extent enjoyable. "Tyrannosaurus is hungry! He is looking for food. What does he eat? Other dinosaurs! Tyrannosaurus is a hunter" and "Look! Tyrannosaurus runs after his prey. He runs on his toes. His tail sticks out behind him." It does keep the book in the present tense, inviting readers in.

Personally, dinosaur books will never prove interesting or thrilling to me. It's not a subject I care about. But for readers, particularly young readers, this book would be a good fit.

[Joey Starr · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think that this book would be great for very young readers. The way the book is laid is not my favorite and the words that are used to describe the pictures are just okay. He reason I gave this book 2 stars is because I think there are better examples to use for young readers.
Guided reading: R
DRA Level: 40
Traits: word choice

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review to follow soon.