Titanosaur: Discovering the World's Largest Dinosaur by José Luis Carballido, Diego Pol, Florencia Gigena
Published by Scholastic Press on February 26th 2019
ISBN: 1338207393
Pages: 40
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“Titanosaur” is actually written by the paleontologists who led the dig on the giant dinosaur, Dr. Jose Luis Carballido and Dr. Diego Pol, which is pretty cool! The book is a bit wordy for younger readers, but works well as an informational picture book. Unfamiliar words are defined in asides and photos of the actual dig and processes are shown throughout the book. The illustrations by Florencia Gigena are beautiful while still being scientifically correct.

You learn a lot about paleontology and how digs work without being overly detailed. The authors conveyed the excitement they must have felt while finding the titanosaur bones through the text: “It’s the biggest dinosaur ever found… for now!” Geared towards children age 5-7, “Titanosaur” is beautiful, informational, and fun. A must-buy for kids who love learning about dinosaurs!

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.