Basher Basics: Dinosaurs

Basher Basics

by Simon Basher, Dan Green

Meet Tyrannosaurus rex, a towering terror with a bone-crunching bite; plant-munching Stegosaurus, the bus-sized dinosaur with a tiny brain; high-flying Microraptor, a mini glider; and underwater reptile Liopleurodon, the top terror of the Jurassic seas! Dig deep and uncover amazing prehistoric creatures with Basher's unique one-stop guide to dinosaurs. Packed with fun facts and memorable characters, this is an essential book for all dino enthusiasts.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Science

64 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

Reviews

[Aly Gutierrez · Rating 5 out of 5]

• Book summary
-This is a fun book that explains all the information on different types of dinosaurs. Not only does it give factual information, it gives a fun passage from the point of view of the dinosaur and how it lives.

• Grade level, interest level, Lexile
-K-4

• Appropriate classroom use (subject area)
-Students that enjoy learning about dinosaurs.

• Small group use (literature circles)
-After reading, complete a reader’s theater where students pretend to be the dinosaur and tell us about “their” life.

• Whole class use (read aloud)
-After reading, analyze the differences between dinosaurs.

• Related books in genre/subject or content area
-There are endless books over dinosaurs. Such as, “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?” by Jane Yolen.

• Multimedia connections
-Available on Kindle or as a paperback copy.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book. Disappointing as lots of dinosaurs and sea creatures didn't come out: Mosasaur, Megalodon, Kronosaurus, Suchomius, Carnotosaurus, Pteranodon, etc.