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The author reveals the latest scientific discoveries and theories about the habitat, behavior, anatomy, characteristics, and other important aspects of the dinosaurs.
Author Notes
Patricia Lauber was born in New York City and graduated from Wellesley College. During her lifetime, she wrote more than 125 children's books including the Around-the-House History series, the Clarence the TV Dog series, and contributions to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Volcano: Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens received a Newbery Honor in 1986. In 1983, she received The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children's nonfiction literature. Besides being an author, she was also an editor of Junior Scholastic and editor-in-chief of Science World. She died on March 12, 2010 at the age of 86.
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Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-6-- Lauber's new book provides both old ideas about dinosaurs and recently updated theories postulated by paleontologists today. Lauber explains many of the exciting new theories about dinosaurs that portray them as fast-moving, warm-blooded creatures. Using many examples, she describes current ideas about dinosaurs' herding instincts, their coloration, and the way in which they raised their young. She also explains why dinosaurs are now thought to be related to birds and some of the conflicting opinions of dinosaur extinction. Much of the information here is not really that new, and most of it can be found in other children's books on dinosaurs. What is exciting about Lauber's book is that she's matched the high quality text with illustrations of equal caliber. Many of them are done by some of the leading experts in dinosaur illustration, and some (those by Robert Bakker) are done by the paleontologists themselves. Adult readers may recognize much of this artwork from Dinosaurs Past and Present, Vol. I (Natural History Museum, 1987) edited by Czerkas and Olson, but it's wonderful to see this magnificent art in a format that's accessible to children. This book will be used and enjoyed by both children and adults alike. --Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
The news is good, when handled by an award-winning writer whose previous works set new standards for nonfiction books for children. Addressing her work to readers already well-versed in the literature of dinosaurs, Lauber has compiled an involving update that incorporates the latest scientific research on dinosaurs. Questions kids and scientists ask are posed and answered in the updated ``News'' sections. Did dinosaurs drag their tails or hold them up? What are Sauropods? Did dinosaurs ignore their young? What killed the dinosaurs? The informative text is amplified by dramatic full-color artwork by noted paleontologists and science illustrators. Always respectful of children's natural curiosity and intellect, Lauber actively engages them in the process of research and manages to convey the excitement of discovery. Written by a master, this is a sure-fire choice for dinosaur fans. Ages 6-10. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Booklist Review
Ages 6-10. This thought-provoking analysis of recent scientific discoveries is handsomely complemented by the work of leading paleoartists.