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Best Children's Fossil Books

Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs : The Definitive Pop-Up
With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
Reviews
"I am including a video so you can sort of see the depth and involvement this brings. Types of dinos, Carnivores, Herbivores, Feathered, Armored, Biggest etc. He wants it read as a bedtime story but there is so much info you could prob do 1 page per night and extend it out."
"I have to read the book to my four-year-old. It costs more than most 12-page books. We bought the Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs because we like to give each of our boys a good book for Christmas each year. We give them the book on Christmas Eve so we can sit quietly as a family and read the evening before Krampus comes to destroy us all. Bucky just turned four, and as a helicopter parent, I feel like I still need to hover over him when he’s reading the book so he closes all the pop-ups and doesn’t smash them. Anyway, I strongly recommend this book if you have a youngster in your life who is interested in dinosaurs, pop-up books, and the inevitable decline of man."
"I'd say that the reading level is fairly advanced - maybe 4th grade, but even at such a young age, my son gets a kick out of the animals and tries to rip their tail off or whatever."
"He went through every page & opened every flap to tell us all about the dinosaurs he was seeing."
"He is so enthralled with the dynamic of this book and encourages him to be inquisitive and learn about things they aren't teaching in daycare."
"Unfortunately he's a weapon of mass destruction so the book stays out of his reach, but I was amazed at the quality and just how many pop-ups there are in this book!"
"It’s very delicate in some places so it’s a great book for adults to read to smaller kids."
"My two year old son is obsessed with dinosaurs so this is his favorite book."
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National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia, Second Edition
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! Lessem has written more than 40 books on dinosaurs, and in the opening chapter here, he presents broad basics on their behavior and habitats as well as a look at major discoveries in paleontology.
Reviews
"My toddler grandson is going to love this."
"My 8 year old grandson is obsessed with dinosaurs."
"I am pleased with this book."
"Well done with lots of detail for dinosaur enthusiasts."
"my grandson LOVES this book!"
"My 6-year old loves dinosaurs and he wanted a quick reference to see what period and size certain dinos were from."
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans — most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten.
Reviews
"As pretty much every reviewer has stated, this book is amazing."
"robert sabuda books never cease to impress."
"This is so fabulous."
"Fun book!"
"I am going to give this book 5 stars."
"I got her "Jungle Book" for her birthday in February (she's 7 and a voracious reader), and I promised her brother I would not forget books on sharks for his birthday. Some of the pop-ups are so intricate, they need a little bit of help closing, but I would never worry about a child being too young to appreciate the text or the art of the pop-up."
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Best Children's Prehistoric Books

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! Catherine D. Hughes is the author of several books in the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, including Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs , Little Kids First Big Book of Space , and Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean .
Reviews
"This book was clearly designed for younger kids, because it has large print, pronunciation guides for all the dinosaur names, and imagination style questions associated with each dinosaur, like "if you could have a pet dinosaur, what would you name it?" If you are looking for a dinosaur book for older kids, there is also the "National Geographic Kids First Book of Big Dinosaurs", not to be confused with this book for "Little" kids."
"Big pictures and large print wording make it great for preschool to the younger school ages like 3-7. It has different sections for the small, big, giant, and gigantic dinosaurs with an appropriate amount of reading for this age group."
"This book reads like an encyclopedia and not a story; however, they have shortened the information to 1 page per dinosaur which keeps a child's interest and a complete page with a picture illustration of the dinosaur."
"My son loved dinosaurs when he was little, so I was pleased to find this as a nod to our fun times together."
"My 2 1/2 year old daughter and I love this book!!"
"Some of the more commonly known dinosaurs are conspicuously absent or the illustrations don't show you how to tell them apart from other similar species."
"Illustrations are on point and love how they break down the names of each dinosaur."
"Before I bought this book on Amazon, I got this book from the library just to check it out."
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Best Children's History

Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs : The Definitive Pop-Up
With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
Reviews
"I am including a video so you can sort of see the depth and involvement this brings. Types of dinos, Carnivores, Herbivores, Feathered, Armored, Biggest etc. He wants it read as a bedtime story but there is so much info you could prob do 1 page per night and extend it out."
"I have to read the book to my four-year-old. It costs more than most 12-page books. We bought the Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs because we like to give each of our boys a good book for Christmas each year. We give them the book on Christmas Eve so we can sit quietly as a family and read the evening before Krampus comes to destroy us all. Bucky just turned four, and as a helicopter parent, I feel like I still need to hover over him when he’s reading the book so he closes all the pop-ups and doesn’t smash them. Anyway, I strongly recommend this book if you have a youngster in your life who is interested in dinosaurs, pop-up books, and the inevitable decline of man."
"I'd say that the reading level is fairly advanced - maybe 4th grade, but even at such a young age, my son gets a kick out of the animals and tries to rip their tail off or whatever."
"He is so enthralled with the dynamic of this book and encourages him to be inquisitive and learn about things they aren't teaching in daycare."
"Unfortunately he's a weapon of mass destruction so the book stays out of his reach, but I was amazed at the quality and just how many pop-ups there are in this book!"
"The book looks really thick and I expected many pages like 20, but of course the thickness is because of the good paper, and big pop ups."
"This book is crafted with great precision and artistry."
"My young nephew likes dinosaurs so he likes this book."
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Best Children's Intermediate Readers

Happy Birthday to You!
Since 1959, Happy Birthday to You!-Dr. Seuss's joyous ode to individuality-has allowed readers to experience firsthand the thrill of celebrating a birthday as it is done in Katroo.
Reviews
"Each year, i plan to have everyone sign a page when they come to visit or if we have a party for his birthday."
"Really cute book!"
"Bought this book for my Kindergartner's first school birthday and asked all his classmates along with a couple of teachers to sign."
"It is a bit long so I definitely recommend it for an older toddler/preschooler and even then you may need to split up reading to keep their attention (at least if your child is incredibly active like mine)."
"We love this book!"
"I hoped this was the special edition of the book with pages for the child to fill in at the back."
"I love Dr Seuss but some of the books, this one included, are very difficult to read and are way too wordy."
"Luckily I have some time before the party, so hopefully the replacement item is not damaged or incorrectly put together."
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Best Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs : The Definitive Pop-Up
With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever. Rendered in warm earth tones and speckled with splashes of color, the three-dimensional creatures move with a life of their own as they gracefully extend their bodies into a full stretch or lurch toward readers with jaws open wide.
Reviews
"I am including a video so you can sort of see the depth and involvement this brings. Types of dinos, Carnivores, Herbivores, Feathered, Armored, Biggest etc. He wants it read as a bedtime story but there is so much info you could prob do 1 page per night and extend it out."
"I'd say that the reading level is fairly advanced - maybe 4th grade, but even at such a young age, my son gets a kick out of the animals and tries to rip their tail off or whatever."
"He is so enthralled with the dynamic of this book and encourages him to be inquisitive and learn about things they aren't teaching in daycare."
"Unfortunately he's a weapon of mass destruction so the book stays out of his reach, but I was amazed at the quality and just how many pop-ups there are in this book!"
"The book looks really thick and I expected many pages like 20, but of course the thickness is because of the good paper, and big pop ups."
"This book is crafted with great precision and artistry."
"My young nephew likes dinosaurs so he likes this book."
"Really impressive cutouts but ours arrived with some already torn."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Prehistoric History

Dinosaurs (Discovery Kids)
Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs.
Reviews
"It has pretty impressive computer generated illustrations but usually only one per page."
"Cute book."
"This book was purchased as a Christmas gift for my nephew."
"Excellent product my nephew loved the book."
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Best Children's Water Books

Ocean: A Photicular Book
Open the book, and the reader is swept into the magic of an underwater world, face-to-face with a floating Yellow-Banded Sweetlips; with a glow-in-the-dark Deep-Sea Anglerfish; with a Sea Horse swaying in balletic motion; with a Sand Tiger Shark gliding along the ocean floor, its gaze haunting, its hook-toothed mouth gulping open and closed. “Showcasing stunning photographic images that ripple with movement, Dan Kainen fully immerses readers in a captivating underwater realm. (The Bookseller). “Showcasing stunning photographic images that ripple with movement, Dan Kainen fully immerses readers in a captivating underwater realm.
Reviews
"Here's a short video of what this book does."
"-- but even the youngest kids will enjoy the graphics and pictures!"
"It would be great to see future books with possibly forest animals, maybe desert animals, flying animals, creepy crawlies...the possibilities are endless!!"
"These books are great."
"We saw this at a toy store and put in on the mental list for our child's upcoming birthday."
"Okay, for those of you who've not seen these, they are a MUST have for kids of all ages."
"The plastic in the images was a bit damaged but for $5 it’s fine."
"I love how realistically the pictures move, it is amazing!"
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Best Children's Forest & Tree Books

The Lost Words
Reviews
"Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have combined their efforts to produce a simply lovely book that should be a hit with young and old. Macfarlane, the author of noted travel/nature/land works such as 'Landmarks', 'The Wild Places', and 'The Old Ways', produces a deceptively simple text, composed largely of imaginative, evocative, and celebratory poems to accompany equally beautiful and evocative graphic artwork (gouache/watercolor/pencil/pen) by Jackie Morris, who works to, from, about, and for the lovely and fascinating things in nature. ); otter (an omission which suggests the arbiters, no doubt the sternest of souls, can't have smiled since that brief moment when Thatcher took office); and kingfisher (one of the birds youngsters most love to spot and expostulate upon). The august authorities at OUP had determined that the words were of little and lessening use to the modern child, since the little lads and ladies were hardly ever beyond the threshold of their flats and houses, instead being held in trance by their screen-adorned devices and anchored by the omnipresent need to be near a charging station. Macfarlane wrote soon thereafter that the editing done represented 'an alarming acceptance of the idea that children might no longer see the seasons, or that the rural environment might be so unproblematically disposable.'."
"Love book with special words and natural mystery- - drawings supern."
"I bought this book without know a thing about it except for the fact that I love the author. Reading it's geneses, which is far more extensive in one of the reviews, than what is mentioned in the book, makes it all the more delightful."
"A must have for anyone whose family loves nature or should love nature."
"As mentioned by another reviewer, what prompted this book by the author was the catestrophic editing of the 'Oxford Junior Dictionary' by the Oxford University Press a few years back. With homage paid to humble things of great meaning - acorns, dandelions, wild creatures, and the possibilities of letters & language - this book is a meaningful departure from a lot of sub-par "children's literature" in mainstream media these days. intrigues any who encounter it and conveys itself as important and timeless, as it should - and the location of the text passages central on the pages allows for easy-reading by children laying belly down on the floor, or by those who are reading to others."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Gorgeous artwork, and layered with meaning that emerges with additional redings."
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Best Children's Weather Books

Dream Snow
Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all. Clever lift-the-flaps reveal the animals hidden under the snow in the farmer's dream, making this board book edition a treat for all ages. "Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler's years on just one copy of Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar . Dream Snow has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands . "The pictures are in Carle's trademark richly colored and textured collages that capture the snowy magic of Christmas." Young fans of Eric Carle's The Very Quiet Cricket , The Very Clumsy Click Beetle , and other multisensory books, will delight in pushing the same microchip button the farmer pushes to hear the tinkling, oddly eerie holiday tune. In an even more unusual departure from standard picture books, Carle inserts a clear plastic sheet, covered with snowflakes and a white blanket, before each illustration of the dreaming farmer and his animals.
Reviews
"Great graphics."
"Nice quality book."
"I bought this book used, but in very good condition."
"Wonderful story- perfect for my kindergarten students."
"Unfortunately, the wrong batteries were installed and when my grandson pressed the button on the last page to light the tree, nothing happened."
"My granddaughter loves this book in hardcover, so I bought this version with pick up flaps for a baby shower."
"When received, the clear plastic "snow" had taken the color off of the actual pictures."
"My favorite Christmas story for young children."
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Best Children's Gardening Books

The Curious Garden
This New York Times bestselling modern classic explores the perennial topic of environmentalism in an urban world, from the creator of The Wild Robot and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets, The Curious Garden , and The Wild Robot .
Reviews
"in the book."
"Really cute story."
"Wonderful book to teach responsibility."
"Very nice children's story...shows that you can have a garden anywhere; even a city."
"It's about cultivating gardens within abandoned areas of the city and is based on a true story about an old railway in Brooklyn."
"Wonderful story!"
"I got this book for our Girl Scout troop, they loved it!"
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Best Children's Rock & Mineral Books

National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals: Dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
Targeted to rock-crazy kids, this bold book is more energetic, more visually exciting, and more fun than anything else on the market—and with more information, too! Tomecek has served as the associate director of the Science Museum of Long Island and as the science program supervisor for the New York Hall of Science.
Reviews
"I was expecting something completely different, and I have to say, I was a little mislead by the reviews here. Cons: >Book is very thin. >Not set up in a way that would inform your child on a certain rock/gem that they have - I was expecting this book to be sort of a guide. It is more of a collage of information, bursting with images and text boxes scattered through out the pages."
"My kid was very interested in this."
"It has a lot of pictures for him to compare his rock collection to and it’s easy to read."
"My kids love to look at the pictures of different rocks and minerals."
"great info and pretty pictures."
"This was a great addition to the rock kits that I purchased for my children."
"Grandson loved it."
"Perhaps a bit old for child whom I purchased, but a very nice book overall."
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Best Children's Flower & Plant Books

The Lost Words
Reviews
"Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have combined their efforts to produce a simply lovely book that should be a hit with young and old. Macfarlane, the author of noted travel/nature/land works such as 'Landmarks', 'The Wild Places', and 'The Old Ways', produces a deceptively simple text, composed largely of imaginative, evocative, and celebratory poems to accompany equally beautiful and evocative graphic artwork (gouache/watercolor/pencil/pen) by Jackie Morris, who works to, from, about, and for the lovely and fascinating things in nature. ); otter (an omission which suggests the arbiters, no doubt the sternest of souls, can't have smiled since that brief moment when Thatcher took office); and kingfisher (one of the birds youngsters most love to spot and expostulate upon). The august authorities at OUP had determined that the words were of little and lessening use to the modern child, since the little lads and ladies were hardly ever beyond the threshold of their flats and houses, instead being held in trance by their screen-adorned devices and anchored by the omnipresent need to be near a charging station. Macfarlane wrote soon thereafter that the editing done represented 'an alarming acceptance of the idea that children might no longer see the seasons, or that the rural environment might be so unproblematically disposable.'."
"Love book with special words and natural mystery- - drawings supern."
"I bought this book without know a thing about it except for the fact that I love the author. Reading it's geneses, which is far more extensive in one of the reviews, than what is mentioned in the book, makes it all the more delightful."
"A must have for anyone whose family loves nature or should love nature."
"As mentioned by another reviewer, what prompted this book by the author was the catestrophic editing of the 'Oxford Junior Dictionary' by the Oxford University Press a few years back. With homage paid to humble things of great meaning - acorns, dandelions, wild creatures, and the possibilities of letters & language - this book is a meaningful departure from a lot of sub-par "children's literature" in mainstream media these days. intrigues any who encounter it and conveys itself as important and timeless, as it should - and the location of the text passages central on the pages allows for easy-reading by children laying belly down on the floor, or by those who are reading to others."
"This is a beautiful book!"
"Gorgeous artwork, and layered with meaning that emerges with additional redings."
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Best Children's Environment Books

The Wild Robot
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? 2018 Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick. "Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers. "Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds. * "[Peter] Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. * "Brown's middle-grade debut, an uplifting story about an unexpected visitor whose arrival disrupts the animal inhabitants of a rocky island, has a contemporary twist...Brown wisely eschews a happy ending in favor of an open-ended one that supports the tone of a story that's simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.
Reviews
"Review from 10-year old boy: I loved the book. One of the other reasons I like this book is because none of the main characters die."
"As she explores the island to learn more about her new home, the animals fear they are being invaded by a monster. When she adopts an orphaned gosling and builds a nest for herself and her new son, she becomes a full-fledged member of the community. Pros: Charlotte’s Web meets The Iron Giant in this debut novel from illustrator Peter Brown."
"I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book,but i was instantly drawn in by the characters."
"Great to read with my 5 year old (as long as your kid is ok with death discussions)."
"My boys and I LOVED this book."
"Excellent."
""One of my favorite stories" per my son."
"This book is amazing!"
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Best Children's Oceanography Books

Wild Oceans: A Pop-up Book with Revolutionary Technology
Journey into the mysterious world under the sea as 3-D pop-ups swing off the page, bringing to life whales, dolphins, angler fish, and much more! Using the ocean as their milieu, the Santoros (pop-up creators of Journey to the Moon, 2007, and Predators, 2008) provide solid information along with amazing visuals.
Reviews
"This is a really cool educational book that young children will LOVE!"
"I would recommend it to any parent whose child needs to be brought towards loving books."
"I bought it for my three year old, the book is very advanced for her but she still likes looking at the pop ups."
"Great book for a 5 year old."
"Cute and awesome book."
"My son absolutely loves this."
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Best Children's Earthquake & Volcano Books

National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals: Dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world
Targeted to rock-crazy kids, this bold book is more energetic, more visually exciting, and more fun than anything else on the market—and with more information, too! Tomecek has served as the associate director of the Science Museum of Long Island and as the science program supervisor for the New York Hall of Science.
Reviews
"I was expecting something completely different, and I have to say, I was a little mislead by the reviews here. Cons: >Book is very thin. >Not set up in a way that would inform your child on a certain rock/gem that they have - I was expecting this book to be sort of a guide. It is more of a collage of information, bursting with images and text boxes scattered through out the pages."
"This is a beautiful book containing plenty of information about different types of rocks and how they are formed over many years."
"My kid was very interested in this."
"It has a lot of pictures for him to compare his rock collection to and it’s easy to read."
"My kids love to look at the pictures of different rocks and minerals."
"great info and pretty pictures."
"This was a great addition to the rock kits that I purchased for my children."
"Grandson loved it."
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