Fossil by Fossil
Book description
What dinosaur would you be if you had a bony ridge rising from the back of your skull and three horns poking up from the front?
Answer: a triceratops!
This picture book will keep you guessing as you find out how human skeletons are like—and unlike—those of dinosaurs!
Why read it?
1 author picked Fossil by Fossil as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
What I love about this book is the pattern of step-by-step questions posed to the young reader about what kind of dinosaur they would be if certain bones were added or lost to their skeletons, followed by a surprising answer. Not only does this book explore some of the most popular land-walking dinosaurs, it also extends to the first reptiles that flew (Pterosaurs) and others that swam in the seas. My favorite part of this book is that it brings readers to recognize that modern-day avian dinosaurs are still among us—in birds! Along with an ultimate invitation to step into…
From Shaunda's list on dinosaurs and evolutionary relationships for kids.
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