So Cool! Dinos

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Those sharp, pointy teeth! Those terrifying claws! Those spikey spines and ferocious roars! Let's face it ... dinosaurs are SO COOL! And, well, so is this book!

Dinos ruled the Earth millions of years ago, and they came in all shapes and sizes. Some even had feathers! From the mighty T. rex to teeny-tiny microraptors, this book is jam-packed with dino-mite info about your favorite dinosaurs and blends awesome animal art with silly quips that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts alike. This is the perfect little reader to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!
CRISPIN BOYER lives in Xcalak, a small fishing village in Mexico, where he writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife live with their flock of hens, a turkey, two roosters, and a guard goose.

His 2013 cover story for National Geographic Kids magazine, Return of the Missing Lynx, won an Eddie Award for Best Single Article, Youth/Teen. The American Library Association chose his book This or That? as one of 2015's top picks for reluctant young-adult readers.
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Those sharp, pointy teeth! Those terrifying claws! Those spikey spines and ferocious roars! Let's face it ... dinosaurs are SO COOL! And, well, so is this book!

Dinos ruled the Earth millions of years ago, and they came in all shapes and sizes. Some even had feathers! From the mighty T. rex to teeny-tiny microraptors, this book is jam-packed with dino-mite info about your favorite dinosaurs and blends awesome animal art with silly quips that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts alike. This is the perfect little reader to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!

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CRISPIN BOYER lives in Xcalak, a small fishing village in Mexico, where he writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife live with their flock of hens, a turkey, two roosters, and a guard goose.

His 2013 cover story for National Geographic Kids magazine, Return of the Missing Lynx, won an Eddie Award for Best Single Article, Youth/Teen. The American Library Association chose his book This or That? as one of 2015's top picks for reluctant young-adult readers.

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