Cover: Velociraptor
 

Velociraptor

From the Series Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

This book tells the story of the Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. It was only three feet (one meter) tall, but was feared for its ferocious hunting ability. It used a sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot as a deadly weapon and could reach speeds of up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour when chasing prey.

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978-1-4271-9711-5
 $22.95
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 5 - 11
Dewey 567.91
Lexile 700L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level O
Subjects Life Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics
BISACS JNF003050, JUV002060, JNF003000
Rights Included CA, US
Language English

Reviewed on 1 August 2010

Velociraptor - Children's Literature

A high-stepping, feathered Velociraptor bares its teeth as it rushes toward the reader from the cover of this book in the “Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone” series. As with all twelve books in the series, the opening page highlights the evolution of dinosaurs and is complete with an illustrated graph that covers the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. The first text page includes an enticing illustration and attention-grabbing short sentences that draw readers into the tale.

Author: Gerry Bailey