Ranch, Jeri. Ankylosaurus: A First Look. Read for a Better World: Read About Dinosaurs. Lerner, 08/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. PLB $29.32. 978-1-7284-9133-2. Paper $10.99. 979-8765603451. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: Brief series titles introduce a specific dinosaur, one per each of the six titles. This reviewer read four of the titles: Ankylosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Compsognathus, and Pachycephalosaurus. Short sentences with mostly simple words combine with a mixture of life-like digital illustrations and a few fossil photographs. Each title includes a comparison with a modern animal (and a photograph), plus a very short photo glossary and index. Also included are questions for adults to use with the reader before, during, and after reading the book, each of which helps the reader explore more about the topics.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library