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Loading... Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Upby Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart
At first glance, celebrated pop-up book team Sabuda and Reinhart have created a visually stunning representation of dinosaurs and the prehistoric age. Each spread features a large central pop-up dinosaur surrounded by short bits of text. Flaps around the edges of every page act as mini books and hold even more pop-ups and facts. Watercolor abounds on the rainbow-hued 3D dinos and in the flat artwork, as well. Headings like "Two Brains Are Better Than One" and "Smackdown: Dinosaur Style" will catch readers' attention and the text is informative; however, there's just not much of it. One page opens to reveal a red beast with giant yellow teeth about the swallow the reader whole, but the text doesn't make it clear if the reader is staring down the throat of a carcharodontosaurus, a giganotosaurus, or a T. rex. Ages 5 and up will enjoy reading this in small group together, though perhaps to the detriment of the artwork; the pop-ups and flaps are not meant for intensive manhandling. Recommended. (  ) jessicaschmidt917 | Oct 1, 2012 |  The Encyclopedia collection by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda was a very innovative and creative way to introduce children to non-fiction. The pop-ups were detailed and fascinating, easily capturing a child's attention. The book was also full of details and interesting bit-sized facts to make learning easy and interesting. nhwong | Dec 23, 2011 | I'm not sure I'd use this book in my classroom by virtue of the fact that I could see this book getting very beat up, very quickly. I also don't think I'd use this as a read aloud since it's not really a story but a list of facts. Perhaps I could use it momentarily during a science lesson? I'm not completely sure of the practicality of that either. I think that if I were to use this it would be during a less on dinosaurs. Perhaps it would be a good lead-in to the discussion of my students thoughts about them. ( ) mbeal | Oct 22, 2011 | Nothing new on the topic of dinosaurs, but the pop-ups do provide an interesting presentation. (  ) dpevers | May 30, 2011 | It's fun to show off this title at dino-themed story times! (  ) delatte | Nov 19, 2009 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0763622281, Hardcover)From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth. Turn the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside the amazing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS are "shield bearers" in full-body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, and weighty, long-necked giants. There are even amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology itself — like a pop-up version of a Victorian New Year's dinner in the belly of a dinosaur model, or a pair of scientists locked in a literal tug-of-war over bones. Full of fascinating facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating, up-to-the-minute information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties. With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:32:31 -0500) Over 35 pop-ups with information about more than 50 species of dinosaurs. |
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