The Dinosaur Alphabet Book

by Jerry Pallotta, Ralph Masiello (Illustrator)

Overview

The perfect way to introduce children to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Full of interesting facts—did you know some dinosaurs had sharp front teeth while others had no front teeth at all? This alphabet book explores both the known and the not-so-well known dinosaurs.

Meet the heterodontosaurus (one of the smallest known to exist), the megalosaurus (the first dinosaur ever discovered), the iguanodon, the ultrasaurus, and more!

Once again, Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello have combined their talents to create a unique children's book that will inform and entertain young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881064667
Publisher:	Charlesbridge
Publication date:	07/01/1990
Series:	Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	168,360
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

Read an Excerpt

M is for Megalosaurus. This is it! This is the first dinosaur ever discovered. At first, people thought that the bones of the Megalosaurus were from an ancient giant horse, or an ancient giant rhinoceros or hippopotamus. Eventually people realized that these bones were from a giant reptile, a dinosaur.

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