Review by Booklist Review
-Gr. 3. This entry into the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series discusses fossil evidence of feathered dinosaurs and presents theories about the animals' lives and their probable position as the ancestors of modern birds. After focusing on the winged, prehistoric species Archaeopteryx, the discussion turns to the theropods, dinosaurs whose fossils have sometimes been discovered with prints of feathers. Washburn's appealing, soft-focus artwork fills up the pages. Apparently done in pastels, the pictures create both concrete images of fossil finds and imaginative scenes depicting prehistoric landscapes and animals. The book concludes with a two-page spread discussing feathers and encouraging children to collect, clean, and study them. An interesting addition to an excellent series. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2004 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 4ûLike Zoehfeld's other books on dinosaurs, this is a visually appealing, informative, and interesting read. The author leads youngsters from the first discovery of a fossil print of a feather in 1860 in Germany to more recent findings in China of dinosaur fossils showing plumage, and differentiates between the various types of feathers and their purposes. She also discusses the link between theropods and modern-day birds. Pastel illustrations in pale tones provide vivid visualizations of long-ago landscapes and the creatures being discussed. An inset map shows where in China the fossils were located. The book concludes with a section on finding out more about feathers and a note on washing and microwaving specimens collected outdoors to rid them of germs and "tiny insect critters." Libraries that serve dinosaur fanatics will find this a welcome addition.ûJean Lowery, Bishop Woods Elementary School, New Haven, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Using short sentences and simple words, Zoehfeld clearly explains what we know about dinosaurs with feathers, how we know it, how those dinosaurs are related to modern-day birds, and the purpose of feathers. Iridescent shades of blue and orange give the theropods and their settings an appealing glow. The book contains a timeline and ""Find Out More about Feathers"" activities. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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