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Six paleontologists search for bones. When they find them, they dig them up, wrap them, and load them on a truck, bound for the museum. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, young readers explore the process of finding and assembling bone fossils.
Bones. Bones. We look for bones.
We look for the bones of dinosaurs.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Bones. Bones. We look for bones.
We look for the bones of dinosaurs.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 30th 1990
by Greenwillow Books
(first published September 28th 1990)
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Teaches children that working as a group can help you accomplish a difficult project.
Today's letter at story time was B. I missed a good portion of this one because Natalie was crawling on something or another. What I did hear was a great introduction to paleontologists. Bold illustrations.
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Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton is a picture book for children ages 2-6. The book is illustrated with bright, primary color pages and drawings of men working to assemble the skeleton of a T-Rex. The pages have only a sentence each; the story being mainly told through the pictures. The tale follows along with the process from beginning to end of digging up the bones of a T-Rex, transporting them back to a museum, and assembling them into a magnificent skeleton.
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Archeology. One of my favorite things. Written in easy to understand children's language.
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This is a cute story. Nothing super special, but it will be good to read to a kindergarten class when you are trying to teach them about nonfiction. I do love dinosaurs so this is probably something that I will add to my library.
WOW, this book was much more of a story time success than I thought it was going to be.
I picked it for the objective and helpful information, but the kids LOVED the illustrations, simple text and to the point story.
I picked it for the objective and helpful information, but the kids LOVED the illustrations, simple text and to the point story.
It was super great. I like it because they found all the bones, digged them up, and put them in the museum.
Just like what we saw at the Dinosaur Discovery Site http://www.dinotrax.com/ in St. George, UT this weekend. Had fun with the cousins there.
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I just adore Bryon Barton's books. I have no idea why. So simple and useful. My kids love them too!
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I love Byron Barton for the 2 - 4 set. Simple text, simple pictures. Calum is really enjoying this one. No talking animals here.
Byron Barton can always be depended on to write books that children will enjoy and relate to, while learning something new.
This book is I think geared towards toddlers with the simple pictures and lines, but there is no flow or rhythm to the prose. If feels awkward to read aloud.
Loved the language, the illustrations, and use of bright, primary colours! Will be using with my three- and four-year old storytime centered around dinosaurs.
A fun, easy look at dinosaur bones.
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I like the colorful art, but the story wasn't terribly interesting. Well, neither was the art, but the colors of it were nice.
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So...here's the thing. This is a simple, easy-to-read book about paleontology which I feel would be perfect for the youngest kiddos and early readers. It flows nicely and has super simple illustrations that greatly appeal to kids. Except...the author randomly decides to throw in this lest of hard-to-pronounce dinosaur names. Because...reasons? Seriously, it makes no sense. It isn't part of the story and the names, except for the Tyrannosaurus, are never mentioned again. This list (which isn't ev
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- Barner used a variety of colors, and rhymes to inform children about dinosaur bones.
Throughout the book, the author identifies 5 different types of dinosaurs. He compares their bones to animals that are currently living.
-This was a fun read, and I really enjoyed the illustrations. My favorite part of the book was that it rhymed! However, I think it could be a little confusing for young readers.
Throughout the book, the author identifies 5 different types of dinosaurs. He compares their bones to animals that are currently living.
-This was a fun read, and I really enjoyed the illustrations. My favorite part of the book was that it rhymed! However, I think it could be a little confusing for young readers.
Super simplistic, but I'm introducing the fiction/nonfiction concept to kindergarten and I needed a short book. It would also be a great choice for introducing the AR/RC test taking. I love the illustrations. In another lesson reproducing those simple graphic illustrations would be a great "close reading" exercise.
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A classic I hadn't added! Great for kids who love dinosaurs or who are interested in paleontology. A bunch of scientists dig up bones and put them all together to go into the museum, and it briefly overviews the process (with minimal text on each page) of digging them, packing them, reconstructing them, etc. I like Byron Barton's books for their bright colors.
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This book is a fun way to view the life of a paleontologist and see what they do for a living. The book shows different kinds of dinosaurs as well as how the skeleton is created. It also has a nice chime to it and a the end helps you pronounce the name of these dinosaurs correctly. this book helps kids view how a skeleton is also mounted and a view of how large the dinosaurs were compared to us.
A short, simple story with simple illustrations about archaeologists finding, digging up, and assembling a dinosaur skeleton.
This book follows more of a story line than many of Barton’s other books. No it actually seems to explain things a bit more too.
This book follows more of a story line than many of Barton’s other books. No it actually seems to explain things a bit more too.
Good to introduce kiddos to dinosaur names
A short book about dinosaurs, their bones, and how they're found.
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With his signature black outlined illustrations, Barton explains the process of a musuem dinosaur display from digging to assembly.
I know it's a kid's book, but a few more details, especially about extraction and transportation, would have been appreciated.
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Toddler level introduction to archaeology.
Would be a great precursor to a dinosaur bone puzzle.
Would be a great precursor to a dinosaur bone puzzle.
Main Characters: Six paleontologist
Point of View: 3rd person
Plot: The book highlights the work of paleontologists is a very simplistic and child friendly mannner. It covers the digging, extracting, transporting and assembly of dinosaur bones, specifically a tyrannosaurus rex.
Main Ideas: Paleontology
This book could serve as an introduction to a unit on dinosaurs or be read prior to a trip to any museum of natural history. It certainly gives children a basic understanding of the bones they will se ...more
Point of View: 3rd person
Plot: The book highlights the work of paleontologists is a very simplistic and child friendly mannner. It covers the digging, extracting, transporting and assembly of dinosaur bones, specifically a tyrannosaurus rex.
Main Ideas: Paleontology
This book could serve as an introduction to a unit on dinosaurs or be read prior to a trip to any museum of natural history. It certainly gives children a basic understanding of the bones they will se ...more
This book will be lots of fun for the dinosaur lovers in the group! Byron's style is simple, bold and colorful and children like it. It is a simple account of paleontology. It promotes phonological awareness by repeating so many dinosaur names, the children will be able to see repeating sounds and syllables with the dinosaur names. Before reading, ask the children if they have seen dinosaurs at the museum.
Byron's books are fun to read because kids recognize his style and it's nice to talk to the ...more
Byron's books are fun to read because kids recognize his style and it's nice to talk to the ...more
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