Something is wrong in Dino World. The air is quiet. The dinosaurs have abandoned their usual grazing areas. Even Wanna seems reluctant to come out and play. And things only get worse when a meteorite lands nearby, setting a forest on fire and a group of Edmontosauruses stampeding-- straight toward the meteorite crater. Jamie and Tom have to save the dinosaurs, but how?
Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.
While exploring a new area with the wanna, Jamie and Tom discover a baby ankylosaurus stuck in the mud. They must help it get out of the muddy marsh...but how?
Tom and Jamie discover a prehistoric paradise and decide to explore a cave where they can swim with ichthyosaurs--dolphin-like dinosaurs--but a hungry plesiosaur adds a deadly element to their snorkeling adventure.
Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story. Jamie is member of the Dinosaur Club, a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring through a secret tunnel when he discovers some dinosaur footprints! Jamie has been transported back in the time of the dinosaurs – sounds like he could use a hand from the Dinosaur Club… This collection of exciting dinosaur stories: - Introduces core nonfiction to children who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts - Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written textIncludes reference spreads to extend childrens’ interest in these fascinating prehistoric creatures - Features all the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries - Reference material solidifies each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries Dinosaur Club: The Compsognathus Chase will take your child on a Jurassic adventure as they learn about the Compsognathus dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. In this fun, action-packed adventure, Jamie learns not to judge a book by its cover when they meet a group of Compsognathus. Although they look cute, they turn out to be angry little predators. The chase is on! Little ones can learn about the prehistoric world with the Dinosaur Club collection of character-driven adventure stories for children aged 5-7 years old. More in the Series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: The Compsognathus Chase, then you’ll love Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus.
Travel back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Children will be inspired to discover the prehistoric world with this edge-of-your-seat adventure dinosaur storybook. Dino-crazy kids can follow Jamie and Tess on a prehistoric adventure of a lifetime where they meet Wanna — a new dinosaur friend. However, they soon learn that not all dinosaurs are so friendly when they encounter the T.rex — the King of the dinosaurs! This beautiful children’s dinosaur book for 5-year-olds and up contains: • Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text • Plenty of humor and delightful dinosaur fun facts • Reference material that contextualizes each narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files and glossaries Jamie is one of the biggest dinosaur fans ever. He's a member of the Dinosaur Club — a network of kids around the world who share dinosaur knowledge. While exploring Ammonite Bay, Jamie meets Tess, a fellow Dinosaur Club member. Tess shows Jamie her favorite place — a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They see a strange tunnel at the back and go through it together. You won’t believe what they discover next — actual dinosaurs! Learn all about dinosaurs and the prehistoric world in this first installment of DK's new children’s book series. A beautiful marriage of fiction and fact, Dinosaur Club is a modern revision of the popular Dinosaur Cove series fully updated for a new audience, featuring a brand new premise, new characters, totally new artwork throughout, and all the latest dinosaur information and discoveries. At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "The Dino Files" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes and a vocabulary list, the value of this educational book is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Add Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge, to your collection next, and keep an eye out for the next releases due in 2022, Dinosaur Club: Saving a Stegosaurus and Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus.
Tom and Jamie discover a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs, including a friendly plant-eating Wannanosaurus and a fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Could an entire city really burn to the ground? Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city, but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode.An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including Oscar! Will Oscar survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history? Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times-bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!
Travel 65 million years back in time and go on an unforgettable adventure! How did dinosaurs hunt? What caused their extinction? Take an amazing visual journey that unfolds step by step as you witness the eventful and violent life of the T Rex. Amazing digital photography takes you where you have never been before. See a dinosaur hatching from an egg, stalking its prey and going in for the kill in a deadly battle for survival. Discover what finally happened to the T Rex. Follow the astonishing story with thrilling accounts and action-packed scenes. Read it from start to finish, or just dip in and out. Brilliant for homework and school projects or just for fun.
