Maiasaura
Introducing Dinosaurs
Maisaura's name means 'good mother lizard.' Find out why scientists believe these dinosaurs were such good moms.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-61473-901-2
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Life Sciences |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2009-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF037050, JNF051170, JNF003050 |
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| Dewey | 567.914 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.3 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 132401 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | Maiasaura Peeblesorum: First Dinosaur in Space: Discovery Channel Maiasaura - Enchanted Learning Software Maiasaura - Dinosaurs For Kids - KidsDinos.com Maiasaura (Maiasaura Peeblesorum) - The Big Zoo |
- What was Maiasaura?
- What did Maiasaura look like?
- What did Maiasaura nest like?
- How did Maiasaura spend it's life?
- How do we know about Maiasaura?
- Where have Maiasaura bones been found?
- Who finds the bones?
- Glossary
- Books and Web Sites
- About the Author and Illustrator
- Index
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan Heinrichs Gray holds BS and MS degrees in Zoology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She also attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she studied film production. Mrs. Gray has taught classes in General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Film Animation, and Graphics for Scientists. She also has worked as a freshwater biologist and scientific illustrator. In her 25 years as a writer, Mrs. Gray has covered a wide range of topics. She has written science books for children, newsletters for business owners, health education materials for patients, and drug reports for pharmaceutical companies. However, she especially enjoys writing nonfiction books for children. This gives her an opportunity to research current events and make them interesting to young readers. Susan enjoys gardening, traveling, and playing the piano. She and her husband, Michael, live in Cabot, Arkansas, with their dog and four cats.
Illustrator: Robert Squier
Robert Squier has illustrated dozens of books for children. He enjoys drawing almost anything, but he really loves drawing dinosaurs and mythological beasts. Robert Squier lives in New Hampshire with his wife, son, and a puggle named Q.
