Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones

Animal by Animal

by Sara Levine, T.S. Spookytooth (Illustrator)

What kind of dinosaur would you be if you had a bony ridge that rose up from the back of your skull and three horns poking up from the front? A triceratops! This lively picture book will keep readers guessing as they find out what how their bones are similar to and different from those of various dinosaur species.

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Nonfiction, Dinosaurs, Nature, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic mix of fact and imagination - children will love to think about what kind of dinosaur they would be! This is just the kind of book I think we need more of: a STEM book that also encourages young children to use their imagination! I think it is a very good idea to let children know that imagination has also helped when there is a STEM 'impasse'.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book for dinosaur lovers. The book uses fossils and bones to compare dinosaurs to humans and show what they have in common. The illustrations are cute when they add bones to a child, then show the dinosaur that matches. The book asks questions to get the reader or listener thinking about bones, fossils and what they know about dinosaurs. A good addition to a school, class, public or family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

[Bethe · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars. Love the idea of comparing a kid’s bones to a dinosaurs! I know a dozen kids who would eat this book up! Love the diverse group of kids in the museum and the collection of dinos featured including my favorite ankylosaurus.

[Jennifer (JenIsNotaBookSnob) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I liked this, it isn't too wordy, it has enough facts but also offers opportunities for imagination. I would suggest this title for younger children who do not already know dinosaurs really well. It is not afraid to talk about birds and their link to dinosaurs which is nice to see in a picture book. I also like that it doesn't call everything a dinosaur but distinctions are made between dinosaurs and other reptiles.

It sort of puts me in mind of a modernized Aliki dinosaur book. It is a picture book all the way through with picture book illustrations rather than more realistic renderings which makes it a better choice for younger children or timid children who find the more realistic versions scary.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Summary: A wishlist read for the aspiring paleontologist

My Review: Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones authored by Sara Levine and illustrated by T.S. Spookytooth was a super cute, super information-packed read. It provided interesting details on dinosaurs and related those details to humans. It was a fun approach to paleontology.

My Final Say: Young readers with a penchant for science will appreciate this book. I would heartily recommend it.

Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Y

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Lerner Publishing Group, Millbrook Press), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to this work in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own thoughts and opinions.

[Franci · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fossil by Fossil, by Sara Levine, illustrated by T.S. Spookytooth, ISBN 9781467794893 is a wonderful bone to bone comparison picture book between dinosaurs (Kids' favorite animal!) and human bones. This book is full of the skeletal remains of dinosaurs, explains what the different parts of the skeleton may have played in the dinos' anatomy, and humorously plays with the idea of mixing human and dinosaur skeletons. What kid doesn't imagine himself as a t-rex. This is perfect for little boys, and girls who are budding paleontologists, love fossils, dinosaurs, bones, and the big long names that elude adults but delight the littlest minds. Great for school and public libraries, museums, and gift giving for young minds who love all things dinosaur. Netgalley and Lerner Publishing group allowed me to read and review this books in exchange for an honest review.

[Jami Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story leads children to recognize differences between dinosaurs. The children navigate through a museum and compare the variation in dinosaurs. While noticing what features the dinosaurs have for survival, the children learn that dinosaurs are similar to humans on the inside. Drawing connections and comparing the different functions of a dinosaur is a great teaching-tool for applying to their own body. This book is a great assist tool to getting children to compare their own make-up to an animal. This book has humorous illustrations that pair well with the navigation of various animals.

This book would be such a fun addition to a classroom as it balanced educating children while keeping attention though a storyline of the scavenger hunt and a fun topic such as dinosaurs.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting book. It was even interactive. The book started off by showing how humans and Dinosaurs are similiar by our nones. Then the following pages talk about different dinsaur features and then has you guess what they are. The following pages after that tell you what they are and give more information. Did you know that birds are dinosaurs? Yup, that is what the book says. very interesting.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better for the target audience. I like that a few "prehistoric reptiles" were included. Back matter is sufficient. Child characters are diverse, including a girl in a hijab. Levine has a good pattern of relatively simple books with extra guidance on relationships and patterns that can really help young children come closer to mastery on the subjects.

I admit I chose this for more information about how (it seems) a whole skeleton can be reconstructed from three fragments, but it's not that book.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is back a bit to the "Bone by Bone", except here the bones belong to dinosaurs and pterodactyls. Therefore it worked well for me, especially because I'm not actually very "up" on my paleontology the way lots of kids do, so i learned a lot, especially about the differences between how pterodactyls and birds fly! If I had to pick, I'd go: (1) Bone, (2) Fossil, (3) Tooth, (4) Eye. And while I was down a bit on Eye by Eye, I honestly think I would love to have a full Organ by Organ etc for just about every organ!

[Susan Underbrink · Rating 4 out of 5]

A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a children's book and I got it because I loved the cover and I love fossils. This is a picture book but it is cute and fun. It has a nice comparative showing that we do have something in common with dinosaurs. Lots of information

[Jess M · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 I enjoyed the illustrations and the comparisons to human bones but this book seem very advance for young kids...there was also A LOT of words in tiny font and it seemed cumbersome at parts. But this could be a great resource for talking about bones or dinosaurs for kids that are older.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the style of Sandra Markle’s What If You Had Animal Teeth? (and other body parts) series, this book and its illustrations will invite kids to think about what they look like with certain dinosaur bones. My favorite part, though, was the section at the end that explains that scientists now consider birds to be dinosaurs.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book communicates fascinating facts about dinosaurs in an appealing, often humorous way -- not an easy feat. Writing is clear, and illustrations are imaginative. I think school and public libraries will snap it up, as will parents of young dinosaur aficionados.

[Savannah Putfark]

The story is about comparing dinosaur bones and figuring out humans' bones are like compared to it. I liked this story because it has a lot of information. I think that the students would like this story because of the different information.

[Carol Gordon Ekster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a clever format! Kids and educators will love this book! Well written, wonderful illustrations.

[Kirsti Call · Rating 5 out of 5]

So creative and educational!

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great fun for any dinosaur lover!

[Marcie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really think this will make a fun read aloud even for the non-dinosaur fans.

[Norah Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I wanna read it again! 5 stars! But write that I did not understand some of those dinosaur names.” -Norah, age 5 :)

[Nicoleta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pe YouTube de la Vooks.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid 3/5 stars ⭐️ it was a short and sweet read with nice illustrations and facts about dinosaurs.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

We really like this book as we listened to the audio book version the kids liked seeing how the humans changed into dinosaurs.

[Maurice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice. The comparison of dinosaur and human bones was great. A little more time on that concept would have been appropriate.

[Amber Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this dinosaur book! We can always use more dinosaur books because we will always have children that LOVE dinosaurs. But when you read a dinosaur book with a completely new take, you instantly fall in love. At least that's what I did. As soon as the book started I could imagine five different ways I could use it in my classroom. The book encourages outside the box thinking, inspires creativity and allows children to see how we could be connected to dinosaurs in a fun way. I can't wait to share this book with students.

[K Morlando · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great resource for our dinosaur unit!

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones, written by Sara C. Levine and illustrated by T.S. Spookytooth, is currently scheduled for release on January 1 2018. What kind of dinosaur would you be if you had a bony ridge that rose up from the back of your skull and three horns poking up from the front? A triceratops! This lively picture book will keep readers guessing as they find out what how their bones are similar to and different from those of various dinosaur species.

Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones is a wonderful combination of imagination and education. This book not only teaches young readers about the bone structures of people and dinosaurs, it also encourages them to imagine how they might look as a dinosaur and how the similarities and differences make all creatures look. I also like that the human children included in the book are diverse, but not in a way that make the book appear to be trying to be that way. I like the way questions were posed to the reader, inviting them to consider and imagine before more information is given to them. I like that there is further information, a glossary, and other helpful information included for the most engaged readers at the end of the book. This is a fun and visually attractive book that will capture the attention and interest of readers, and might encourage multiple reads and further research or imaginative play.

Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones is an entertaining and interesting read. I think this book will be a big hit among dinosaur, nature, and imagination fans for all ages.

[Magy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids who love dinosaurs will greatly enjoy exploring Fossil by Fossil! It's packed full of interesting dinosaur facts about how dinosaurs skeletons are different than humans, but the most fun part is when the author and illustrator imagine what kids would look like with those extra dinosaur bones. Which dinosaur would you be if you had three horns coming out of your head? Or really small arms compared to your legs? Or flat, diamond shaped bones above your spine?

My dino-loving preschooler adored it!