Dinosaur Babies

by Lucille Recht Penner, Peter Barrett (Illustrator)

A newly updated leveled reader including the latest scientific information on dinosaurs, for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.
 
With revised illustrations reflecting our new understanding of dinosaurs, this updated Science Reader is as scientifically accurate today—and as easy to read—as when it was first published in 1991. An ideal introduction to some of the most fascinating babies of all time, this Step 2 book is perfect for young dinosaur fans who can read with help. The hatching of eggs, dinosaur parenting, and the hazards faced by prehistoric young’uns are all here in this accessible look at a perennially popular subject.

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

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1991

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House’s Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, AZ.

Reviews

[Michelle Finkle]

My kindergartner's accelerated reading book. He seemed to enjoy it but I found it very dry.

[Bear of MoonBear]

Dinosaur pronunciations are included in this level 2 book, which is always a big plus for me.

[Marie F]

My boy Kindergatener brought this home (AR reading). He wrestled a bit with some of the words so he read it 3 times to really understand. But he didn't mind, as he loved it. He greatly enjoyed the comparisons made a quarter, a football, human babies are born with zero teeth, etc, and I think they helped make the material more graspable for him. Plus, it is just fun having your kid tell your husband as he empties his pockets, "You know, if this coin was more like a sphere, then it'd be the size of the smallest dinosaur egg scientists know about! Isn't that cool, Dad?" He wanted it to be a series with more info on different kinds of dinosaurs. That's a pretty positive sign.

[Talea]

My daughter loves dinosaurs and this book is right up her alley. She is dyslexic and loves the fact she can lean new things in books that she can read on her own. I leaned a few new things myself, especially since she corrected my pronunciation on more than one dino.

[Debbie Phillips]

A beginning reader non-fiction book. It's great to get kids reading non-fiction books at an early age. This one has good information about dinosaur babies, how they are born from eggs, grow, and different features they have. We were excavating dinosaurs out of "clay" eggs, so this story was very appropriate for the day.

Read for a Summer Crafternoon program.

[Deborah Witherell]

I would recommend this book.

I liked the dinosaurs and baby dinosaurs in this book. I liked the pictures too. The baby dinosaurs were cute. I also liked the tall dinosaur. I’m glad the author helped us pronounce the long dinosaur names.

[Kalley the Chipmunk]

It was pretty cool and I love dinosaurs and learning also.

[Leigh]

Informative. Great pictures. Exactly what you would want it to be.

[Jill]

Great educational guided reading book on dinosaur babies. Several of my students loved this book.

[Kelly Chester]

What a great book

[Khanifia S]

A very educational book .⭐️⭐️⭐️

[JonasCephalosaurus Ocra Neo]

I learnt that scientists found dinosaur eggs. the smallest egg is about a coin size, the biggest egg is like a football size

[Lorie]

This book is from the Step into Reading A Science Reader series. It contains basic vocabulary that can be read alone and some words that a child might need help with when sounding them out. It would be appropriate for children in grades K-1. The simple sentence and language will appeal to a child learning to read on their own. Children who are interested in dinosaurs may know much of the information given in the book, so they may be ready for longer books on the subject.

The illustrations appear to be color pencil and will assist new readers in deciphering any unfamiliar text.

I would recommend this title for any collection needing non-fiction titles for new readers.

This book was provided by the publisher for review by SWON Libraries.

[Terry]

My boys LOVED this book. They loved learning about dinosaurs, babies and adults alike. My 6-year-old worked through the pages with some help. I loved the book, too, and was impressed at how it simplified dinosaur facts to a level an early reader. Fantastic illustrations and wonderful vocabulary combine in this book with a great theme for an early reader.

To read our full review, go to the Reading Tub.

[Kate McGinty aka Caryn Caldwell]

This early reader explains what scientists know about the lives of baby dinosaurs. Illustrations include dinosaur names and pronunciation guides. With its high-interest topic, large font, and simple sentences, this book is perfect for young dinosaur lovers, or those who simply want a good introduction to nonfiction.

[Cws]

JEAR2-Pen

[Tracey]

Informative!

Making Meaning Grade 1 Resource Kit

[WSL Library]

x2

[Cheyenne]

Great for Kindergarten. It answers most of my kids questions about dinosaurs.

[Justin]

the baby part WWAASS SSSOOO cute

[Ashley]

Good illustrations and informative.

[Partridge Public]

Penner, Lucille Recht K-1st

[Peacegal]

Simple reader about how dinos raised their young. I know I would have liked this as a kid.

[Shiny Ajit]

Dinosaurs our fav

[Rebecca Jones]

Provides accurate information about the different types of dinosaurs and how they care for their children.