From the series Dinosaur World
Plesiosaur
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
Reviewed
From the series Dinosaur World
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2026
ReviewedA massive marine reptile lifts its head from the dark water. What is this creature? It is a plesiosaur! In Plesiosaur, readers learn all about this reptile’s appearance, behavior, and how it survived in the time of the dinosaurs. Vibrant, full-color images and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about plesiosaurs.
Children can learn more about dinosaurs and ancient reptiles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Plesiosaur also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Plesiosaur is part of Jump’s Dinosaur World series.
'Written largely in short, simple sentences, Plesiosaur is aimed at beginning readers who are also beginning their study of nonfiction. Fledgling readers will be able to handle short sentences, such as "It is a water reptile" and "Fish swim," although they may need help with the occasional longer sentence or dinosaur name. The very simple text, often with only two brief sentences per spread, limits the amount of detail about the plesiosaur the book can include. For instructional purposes, the book features a handful of ideas for parents and teachers, plus a table of contents, an index, and a picture glossary. The illustrations combine watery photos with realistic depictions of the gigantic water lizard, as well as a labeled "Parts of a Plesiosaur" diagram. From the Dinosaur World series (6 titles).', Miriam Aronin, Booklist
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