Fossils: What Dinosaurs Left

Dino-Sphere

by Ruth Owen

From bones to giant teeth to enormous lumps of poop, dinosaurs left many fossils behind. How did the remains of dinosaurs become the rocky fossils we find today? Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple, clear sentences. A fresh design and fantastic artwork closely align with the descriptive text that will captivate young readers.

24 pages, Library Binding

Published December 14, 2018

About the author

Ruth Owen has been developing, editing, and writing children’s books for over 10 years. She particularly enjoys working on books about animals and the natural world. Ruth lives in Cornwall, England, just minutes from the ocean. She loves gardening and caring for her family of llamas.

There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. ( Ruth Owen, Romance Writer)

Reviews

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This nonfiction volume explains the process of how bones become fossils using dinosaurs as an example. This engaging book includes large illustrations both of real-life examples and paleontological art which interprets it. Its language is clear and words included in the glossary at the back of the book are in boldface lettering. Phonetic pronunciation for difficult words is also included in parentheses throughout the text. The book also explains the process by which a fossil is excavated as well as other forms of fossils, such as skin, coprolites, and footprints. According to the publisher, the book is intended for K-3, though the younger readers will likely need some assistance in reading and comprehension. Overall, a solid introduction.
This book merits consideration for purchase if funds exist. There are many books about dinosaurs on the market that are geared toward elementary-age children. Thus, this book’s qualities would need to be assessed against similar volumes. (Reviewed by Charles Ross Hughes)

[Amanda Sanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good dinosaur book and readers will like it for the pictures. The text is a little boring and confusing. I think more specific details about people finding bones would have made it more interesting. I don't think it does a very good job of explaining what happens to fossils over time. It's just an ok book, but it's about dinosaurs so children will love it.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learn how a T. Rex's bones fossilized.