FICTION

Plesiosaur

by Sarah L. THOMSON
illus. by Andrew Plant. 32p. (Ancient Animals). further reading. websites. Charlesbridge. Jul. 2017. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781580895422.
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Gr 1–3—Thomson brings a third book in the series to life with an entry on the plesiosaur. Although not much is known for certain about these sea creatures, the author makes educated guesses about their everyday life. Plant's dramatic and compelling illustrations add to the appeal for younger paleontology buffs. There is a balance of gentle scenes (a parent Nichollssaura swimming with its baby) and action-packed ones (a Dolichorhynchops trying to escape the jaws of a Tylosaurus). Labels with the scientific names of each creature are also included.
VERDICT A title worth purchasing to round out a prehistoric animal collection, but not as a main resource.
Reviewed by Colleen S. Banick, Westport Public Schools, CT
This easy-reader narrative account of the ocean-dwelling reptile order from the Mesozoic Era describes the plesiosaurs' hunting techniques, physical attributes, species variations, reproduction, and eventual extinction. Comparisons with contemporaries (dinosaurs and fish) help identify plesiosaurs' particular characteristics. Full-page illustrations of animals in marine environments include helpful labels of the various pictured species' scientific names. Reading list, websites.
 , Jul 01, 2017

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