Summer Learning: Books for Kids!

Updated May 20, 2026
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Angel Draws a Dinosaur
Giron, Pavonis
Paper Book
After an exciting day at the museum, Angel is inspired! With all the art supplies he can gather, he knows the dinosaur he draws will be perfect. But soon, fear and frustration take root - why can't he seem to draw exactly what he sees in his head? And even worse, what if he keeps making mistakes?...
The Chick-O-Saurus
Crull, Kelly
Paper Book
Look out! A prehistoric adventure awaits in this humorous, action-packed exploration of dinosaurs from the past (and the present!) in this picture book from National Geographic Kids. Something just hatched! It has sharp claws, a long tail, and spikes on top of its head ... which...
Dinosaur roar!
Stickland, Henrietta
Dinosaur Secrets Revealed!: How High-Tech Tools Spark Discoveries
Markle, Sandra
Paper Book
Have you ever wondered what happens to dinosaur fossils after paleontologists dig them up? They don't only go on display in museums. Scientists also investigate those fossilized remains to learn more about how dinosaurs' bodies functioned and how they lived. And thanks to new and improved...
Dinosaur! : dinosaurs and other amazing prehistoric creatures as you've never seen them before
Woodward, John
Paper Book
Journey back in time to explore the prehistoric world like you've never known before with this children's encyclopedia perfect for young dinosaur lovers. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant dinosaur book for kids uses ground...
Dinosaurs & other prehistoric life : an encyclopedia of fantastic facts
Potter, William
Paper Book
Go on a fact-packed adventure through the prehistoric world with this children's book of figures and number-based facts! Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey through dinosaurs and prehistoric life. From incredible ichthyosaurs to...
Dinosaurs before dark
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
Read the #1 bestselling chapter book that started it all! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie! Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them...
Eyewonder Dinosaurs: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery
DK
Paper Book
Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to dinosaurs for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour...
Lola Levine and the dinosaur scene
Brown, Monica
Paper Book
Lola Levine is excited to study all things paleontology in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series. "If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless." ―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King...
Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery
Kurtz, Jane
Paper Book
Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of society's expectations in this "delightful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography with a question-and-answer structure perfect for...
My encyclopedia of very important dinosaurs
Gupta, Kritika
Paper Book
This exciting introduction to dinosaurs is brimming with hundreds of fun facts about the prehistoric world. This book for children aged 5-9 takes you back in time to discover the prehistoric world. Learn facts about fossils, see Brachiosaurus bones up-close, and discover dozens...
Saber-Tooth: A Novel in Verse
Gow, Robin
Paper Book
From Robin Gow, the award-winning author of Dear Mothman, comes a gripping middle-grade novel in verse about a boy who digs up and loses control of a saber-toothed tiger. ***STARRED REVIEW*** "Deeply cathartic; balances emotional depth with engrossing...
Dinosaurs : fossils and feathers
Reed, M. K.
Paper Book
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader...
Searching for stinkodon
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Surprises are in store as Stink excavates his backyard in search of a relic from an extinct beast -- and Judy lends him a little sleight of hand. Mega-chomp! Stink wants to make the find of the century. He's on a dig, dig, digging quest in his backyard to find a tooth from a...
Stuck! the Story of La Brea Tar Pits
Uglow, Joyce
Paper Book
A one-of-a-kind STEM gem! Join fellow science lovers in this creative non-fiction, poetical exploration surrounding the history, and little known origins, of the ice age and the La Brea Tar Pits -- including what scientists are learning about climate change. For tens of thousands of years, animals...
Who Would Win?: Dinosaur Destruction
Pallotta, Jerry
Paper Book
Discover prehistoric animal battles in this exciting bindup featuring four action-packed Who Would Win? books! Which prehistoric creatures would win in a head-to-head battle? What if there was a dinosaur tournament? Which pterosaur will be the champion? Find out all this and more in this...

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