First Dinosaur Picture Atlas

by David Burnie, Tre Lewis

Follow the Tyrannosaurus rex on an exciting journey around the globe. Eight maps and twelve stunning feature spreads invite readers to explore the prehistoric world. Each map is illustrated with colorful pictorial icons showing the different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures that lived on each continent. Feature spreads provide additional information about specific dinosaur species and their unique environments. A simple numbered and lettered grid makes this atlas a perfect introduction to basic map-reading skills, as well as a memorable dinosaur reference.

Genres: Dinosaurs

48 pages, Hardcover

First published June 10, 2008

About the author

David Andrew Burnie is an accomplished zoologist who was a nature reserve ranger before becoming a natural history author and editor. A prolific writer of many books, including several on dinosaurs, he has seen many of his titles win educational awards and science prizes. His titles for Kingfisher include Kingfisher Knowledge: Endangered Planet and The Kingfisher Illustrated Dinosaur Encyclopedia, which was nominated for the Aventis Prize for Science Books in 2002.

Reviews

[Oki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book describes the position of the discovery of dinosaurs around the world, easy for readers, especially children will also understand geography. This easy-to-understand knowledge is also fun to look at because the pictures it contains are good

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very educational book. The toddler loved the bookmark and poster. The maps are good. My throat is dry after reading so many dinosaur names though!

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

until i find a better book to tie geography to dinosaurs, this will be an option

[Adele]

I don’t know what all these 2 star ratings are about!!This book was so cool and I can’t wait to share it with my preschoolers!

[Meagan Moremen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Burnie, D. (2007). The Kingfisher first dinosaur picture atlas. New York: Kingfisher.
Citation created by: Meagan Moremen
Call Number: REF 912
Description: An illustrated atlas showing the locations where each dinosaur species is believed to have lived.
Content/scope: This illustrated atlas shows the origins of dinosaurs by placing pictures of them on a two-page map. The book divides up the information by continent where some facts are listed. A few photographs of actual fossils are provided. This book is intended for ages 5-8 according to Kirkus Reviews.
Accuracy/Authority: Kingfisher produces a wide variety of reference material.
Arrangement/Presentation: Information is organized by continent. Some photographs of real fossils are provided but most are illustrations. Table of Contents, glossary, and an index are also in this book.
Relation to Similar Works: Prior to writing this book, the author wrote several Eyewitness books, also in the areas of science.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book would only need to be replaced as new information changes what scientists believe about the origins of dinosaur species.
Cost: $10.95
Rationale for Selection: I selected this book for my reference collection because in my observations the nonfiction section was weak as well especially in the sciences.
Professional Review: Kirkus Reviews, 19487428, 5/15/2008, Vol. 76, Issue 10

[Contemplative · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a nonfiction book with facts about dinosaurs. We never made it through this book. We may visit it again in the future when the girls are a little older. I think at their age level there are others better suited for them. At this point just interested in exposing them to minimal information to feed their natural curiosity.