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Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide

Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures! (Dinosaurs for Kids, Science Book for Kids, Fossils, Prehistoric)

by (author) J.J. Johnson, Colleen Russo Johnson & Christin Simms

Publisher
Mango Media
Initial publish date
Dec 2020
Category
Encyclopedias, Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Prehistoric
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781642505214
    Publish Date
    Dec 2020
    List Price
    $26.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 8 to 12
  • Grade: 2 to 7

Description

Dig into Paleontology with Dino Dana

"If your child loves Dino Dana this book is perfect. My son loves watching Dino Dana and this book quickly became his favorite after reading it for the first time. I highly recommend this book for any dino lover!" —Amazon Review

#1 New Release in Children's Dinosaur Books and Fossil Books

Following up on the #1 Bestseller comes Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 - Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures. Part paleontology field guide, part encyclopedia for kids, this colorful second volume explores some of the amazing creatures that once flew through the sky, swam in the oceans, and stomped on prehistoric earth.

An introduction to dinosaur fossils for kids. Everyone’s favorite Emmy-award winning paleontologist returns─this time, exploring all sorts of prehistoric marine animals, mammals, and insects. With stunning illustrations, fascinating facts, and thought-provoking experiments, this second Dino Dana field guide offers a creative, inside look into the world of paleontology for kids.

For readers of books about dinosaurs for kids. A prehistoric animal encyclopedia for kids like no other, Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 offers endless facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric times. Complete with a photo glossary, size comparisons, and tons of DIY activities, Dino Dana’s second volume makes a wonderful addition to any collection of dinosaur books or Dino Dana toys. Inside this interactive dinosaur encyclopedia, kids will learn which dinosaur was:

  • The first bird
  • The largest fish to have ever existed
  • Named after of the whale in Moby Dick

 

If you’re looking for nature books for kids, science books for kids age 9-12, or dinosaur books for kids 8-12─or enjoy the Jurassic World book series, look and find books, or National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs─then you’ll love Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide, Volume 2 - Pterosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures.

About the authors

J.J. Johnson is the creative force and founding partner of Sinking Ship Entertainment. He is a four-time Emmy-winning executive producer, three-time Emmy-winning director, CSA and WGC award-winning writer, and best-selling author. J.J. has created over 17 series including Dino Dana and Annedroids (Amazon Prime), Endlings (Hulu), and the Ghostwriter reboot (AppleTV+). Most recently he created Lockdown (YouTube Originals), a teen mystery series which was shot exclusively on webcams and cell phones during the Covid-19 crisis. Upcoming originals include Jane (AppleTV+), an environmental action-adventure series produced alongside the Jane Goodall Institute. J.J. actively lends his perspective within the media industry, academia, and beyond. He has co-authored multiple academic papers, and has been a guest speaker at organizations such as the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the International Communication Association, and the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. He is also the co-chair of the Youth Media Alliance.

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Colleen Russo Johnson, PhD, is a developmental scientist with an expertise in how children engage with and learn from media and technology. She is the Director of Research at Sinking Ship Entertainment, and actively bridges the gap between academia and industry. She is the proud mom of two Dino-obsessed children, Rex and Ripley.

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Christin Simms is an Emmy Award-winning producer and Emmy nominated writer. She has written and executive produced multiple exceptional kids and family programs for Sinking Ship Entertainment including Dino Dana and Annedroids (Amazon/TVO), Endlings (Hulu/CBC), Ghostwriter (Apple TV+), and most recently Lockdown (YouTube Originals). Christin’s talents and contribution to the industry have been awarded with two Canadian Screen Awards, two Canadian Screenwriting Awards, and the Youth Media Alliance’s Emerging Talent Award. She was named one of Playback Magazine’s Top Ten to Watch, and has recently become a best-selling author.

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