Dalmatians Book

The picture book format of this information book pulls in readers with its story of facts and soft-color illustrations, making the subject accessible for the youngest of readers. Dinosaur Tracks gives a thorough explanation of how tracks are formed, as well as how ichnologists interpret these tracks to learn about dinosaurs. The writing is straightforward and scientific in tone without being dry, as a personal tone accompanies the text that draws the reader into the story. Some fascinating gems of information are also included with the scientific explanations, including the example of the discovery of the first dinosaur tracks. These tracks were found previous to the time that dinosaurs themselves were discovered, which led many people at the time to speculate about 'hefty hens.' The book also invites readers to speculate on certain issues, just like a real scientist would. The back of the book includes instructions for making your own fossil footprints. This book is part of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out-About-Science series, and with its controlled vocabulary and large clear text, could be a good selection for those dinosaur enthusiasts ready to read on their own.