Scientists/Paleontologists have offered several theories explaining the extinction of the dinosaurs. Author Charlotte Lewis Brown provides the reader with a look at the demise of individual dinosaurs after a meteor or asteroid crashed to Earth 65 million years ago. My students (ages 6-8 years old) were fascinated by the "closer view" of the catastrophe as opposed to a more general presentation.
June 05, 2008

Good high interest book for new readers

This is my four year old daughters favorite book. I appreciate the subtle retro cover and title. It does talk about animals dying and extinction, but the pictures are not particularly grotesque and there is nothing I would consider gratuitous. I mean that's what dinosaurs do (did), the meat eaters anyway, just like all carnivorous wild animals, they didn't eat at McDonalds. I guess I can understand the previous reviewers opinion if this is her first non-cartoony book about dinosaurs. But really, it's just a couple mild pictures of t-rex eating an (already dead) edmontosaurus just before the asteroid hits. In any case, we love it and think it's an excellent book with great illustations. Sure to peek a youngsters interest in science!
April 14, 2008

not for young children

My mother in law purchased this book through a book fair for my son who is learning to read. I was shocked after reading this book myself. I do not think this book is appropriate for young children. The pictures are very grotesque and the plot is very scary. My son will not be reading this one.
March 30, 2008

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