Parasaurolophus (Little Paleontologist)

Description

Parasaurolophus was a dino that could move. This prehistoric plant eater could run up to 25 miles an hour on two legs. Readers learn about this duck-billed dinosaur from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children's books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master's of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

STARRED REVIEW! Future paleontologists and dinosaur lovers will enjoy learning about dinosaurs with this captivating and informative series.-- "School Library Connection" These dinosaur profiles cover key information at a good level for middle elementary readers. Text flows nicely, with simple vocabulary and age-appropriate analogies. . . .The dinosaurs featured here are covered in most series, but these are solid additions in an always popular subject area.-- "School Library Journal" This is an extraordinary book that can be read for fun as well as research for the little paleontologist who wants to know more.-- "Science & Children, NSTA"