The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Remarkable Animals by Steve Brusatte
Published by Quill Tree Books on March 2, 2021
ISBN: 0062930176
Pages: 272
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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Dinosaur enthusiasts, rejoice! This middle grade nonfiction book is full of up-to-date dinosaur facts and revelations. The book dives as deep as musculoskeletal structure of T. rex skulls but does so in a way that makes it accessible and not overwhelming. There’s a lot about the history of paleontology as well as newer discoveries. Throughout, things are put into easy-to-understand perspectives. For example, T. rex was the size of a bus, but its front legs (arms?) were the size of kitchen spatulas. These sorts of fun facts will have young readers looking for more and running to tell everyone what they’ve just learned. Even the most enthusiastic dinosaur lover is likely to learn something with this book. Recommended for readers 4th grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME