Full Title:
Dinosaurs to Dodos: An Encyclopedia of Extinct Animals

Age Group:
Children

Genre:
Non-Fiction, Science, Historical, Animals

Summary:
A richly detailed account of life’s earliest inhabitants, from trilobites to prehistoric mammals like the fierce sabre-toothed tiger and formidable mammoth. Lessem showcases some of the most intriguing extinct species in picture galleries at the end of each era, providing the reader with a sense of the size and characteristics of the creatures. Filled with an amazing variety of species and accompanied by fascinating illustrations from Jan Sovak, Dinosaurs to Dodos brings children back in time, opening their imaginations to other worlds.

My Thoughts:
This book will help children see beyond just dinosaurs to explore a wild, untamed history of animal life bursting from the depths of the oceans to the skies above. The fantastic illustrations showcase scenes of life as they may have actually occurred.

The end of the book contains a short yet ominous reflection on the current levels of extinction. These rates are rising at frightening speeds because of human interference. For kids, this would be a great launching point for reflection on the deterimental impact of human behaviour on the environment.

A fascinating book on a fascinating topic! Borrow Dinosaurs to Dodos: An Encyclopedia of Extinct Animals from your local Vaughan library!