Children's Books About... Dinosaurs

These books are on the shelves of the Dorothy Henry Branch in Vernon, NJ. It will be updated as frequently as possible to ensure that the titles offered are either still on the shelves, or in some cases, up to date.

Updated February 18, 2025
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Dictionary of dinosaurs :
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Dinosaur /
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A precursor to DK's award-winning Eyewitness series, Eye Wonder was specially developed for children aged five plus, featuring astonishing photography exhibiting subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Each title in...
First dinosaur encyclopedia.
Paper Book
Go back in time with First Dinosaur Encyclopedia. A delightful first reference book about dinosaurs for young paleontologists, this updated edition of First Dinosaur Encyclopedia takes readers on a journey to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Find out everything there is to...
The good dinosaur
Scollon, Bill
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The journey home
Scollon, Bill
Paper Book
Disney/Pixar The Good Dinosaur is a humorous and exciting original story about Arlo, a lively Apatosaurus with a big heart. After a traumatic event unsettles Arlo's family, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way--a human boy. This Step 2 Step into Reading...
Dino records :
Agresta, Jen,
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Curious which creatures ruled when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Get ready to meet the record-setters, including the biggest, smallest, smartest, weirdest, deadliest, most notorious, and most mysterious of all time. You'll find fantastic firsts, including the first dinosaur fossils found and the first...
Fly Guy presents : dinosaurs
Arnold, Tedd
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Learn all about dinosaurs with Fly Guy and Buzz!Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: DINOSAURS they visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout,...
Dangerous eggs-pedition!
Behling, Steve
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Danger, dinosaurs, and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO® Jurassic World(tm) chapter book series! From baby dinosaurs on the loose to the big T. rex causing trouble, Owen, Claire, and the bumbling Asset Containment Unit have their hands full keeping all...
The Kingfisher dinosaur encyclopedia
Benton, M. J.
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Discover the dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that once roamed across Earth and commanded the oceans and seas. Completely revised with comprehensive text and new images, The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia brings dinosaur enthusiasts closer to prehistoric life than ever before....
When dinosaurs came with everything
Broach, Elise
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From beloved duo Elise Broach and David Small comes an adorable picture book about a little boy who gets a free dino with purchase! Free gift with purchase: Dinosaurs! Wait--free what?! Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from...
Beyond the dinosaurs : monsters of the air and sea
Brown, Charlotte Lewis.
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Amazing creatures flew through the air and swam in the seas during the Age of the Dinosaurs!  Strange and wonderful creatures shared the Earth with the dinosaurs. Kronosaurus ruled the seas with teeth as big as bananas and jaws more powerful than a Tyrannosaurs-rex's. Flying...
Big old bones :
Carrick, Carol
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Professor Potts discovers some big old bones and puts them together in various ways until he is satisfied he has discovered a dinosaur that once ruled the earth.
Dinosaur hunters
Chambers, Catherine.
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Short stories for children designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love reading Dinosaur Hunters is a 'Reading Alone' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers. These short stories for children develop the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and...
Dinosaur detectives
Chrisp, Peter.
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Track dinosaurs with the earliest fossil hunters and modern-day geologists! Read about their amazing discoveries! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In...
1,000 facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life
Daniels, Patricia
Paper Book
T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothed cats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind. From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and...
Dinosaurs live on! and other fun facts
DiSiena, Laura Lyn
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Go back in time with this dino-mite book of fun facts about fossils, pterodactyls, the T. rex, and more! Did you know that the Tyrannosaurus rex was up to forty-two feet in length? How about that the Triceratops had between 400 and 800 teeth? ...
Could you survive the Jurassic period? : an interactive prehistoric adventure
Doeden, Matt
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You've just been sucked back in time millions of years! Grasses sway higher than your head. Huge insects swarm the skies and fearsome dinosaurs rule the landscape. Do you think have what it takes to survive in the Jurassic Period? Turn the pages to find out!
Barnum's bones :
Fern, Tracey E.
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Barnum Brown's (1873-1963) parents named him after the circus icon P.T. Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleontologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the...
How high can a dinosaur count? : and other math mysteries
Fisher, Valorie.
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Believe it or not, once Bessie balanced a tower of 8 beets. But today, when she tries to balance 8 beets . . . 3 fall. How many beets does Bessie balance today? A clever text and imaginative art mesh to create playful, simple math problems right on target for ages 5-99 . . . anyone who...
The dinosaur that pooped a princess!
Fletcher, Tom
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Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter! Once upon a poop . . . Our fearless heroes are back! Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help... the...
How to be a dinosaur hunter :
Forbes, Scott,
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* To be a dinosaur hunter you have to be ready to journey through space and time. This book will guide you to remote corners of the world and show you where and how to find dinosaur remains, ranging from bones and teeth to eggs...
Dino-why? : the dinosaur question and answer book
Funston, Sylvia.
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Based on more than 11,000 questions that poured in from curious kids all over North America, Dino-Why? gives expert, up-to-the-minute answers to the best and most frequently asked questions about dinosaurs, fossils and paleontology. Young readers will find out how today's dino-hunters use everything...
Duck, duck, dinosaur. Snowy surprise
George, K.
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It's snowing! But Feather and Flap are too cold to play with Spike in the snow. To keep them outside, Spike surprises them with gifts--skates, a sled, and a snowman. When these aren't enough to keep his siblings from shivering, Spike comes up with the best gift of all: warm scarves and...
The greatest dinosaur ever
Guiberson, Brenda Z.
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Which dinosaur was the greatest? Was it the tallest, the biggest, the strongest, the smartest, the weirdest, the fastest, or the smallest? Or was it the oldest bird, the best parent, the one with the best night vision, the best armor, or the longest tail spikes? In this picture book from Brenda Z...
Dinosaurs, dodos, and wooly mammoths /
Gutman, Dan
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Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the biggest dinosaur was probably six stories high and half a football field long Did you know that Utah is the only place in the world where it's legal to hunt dinosaurs! Learn more weird-but-true...
Atlas of dinosaur adventures
Hawkins, Emily
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From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this prehistoric journey of discovery into the world of the dinosaurs. Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T. rex, and learn to fly with a baby...
We don't eat our classmates! /
Higgins, Ryan T.
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It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all...
Dinosaurs :
Holtz, Thomas R.,
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An award-winning encyclopedia written for young people but perfect for all ages, written to help everyone understand and appreciate the mind-blowing variety of dinosaurs-packed with museum-quality illustrations and dubbed "the dinosaur bible" by fans! "Anyone with even a...
Tea Rex /
Idle, Molly Schaar.
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Some tea parties are for grown-ups. Some are for girls. But this tea party is for a very special guest. And it is important to follow some rules . . . like providing comfortable chairs, and good conversation, and yummy food. But sometimes that is not enough...
That's what dinosaurs do /
John, Jory.
Paper Book
From The Bad Seed and The Good Egg creators, Jory John and Pete Oswald, comes a story about a dinosaur who loves to ROAR. William the dinosaur likes to roar. At the park"ROAR." At the bus stop"ROAR!" At the farm You bet. ROARRR! William never lets...
How big were dinosaurs? /
Judge, Lita,
Paper Book
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a Velociraptor for a walk, or try to brush a Tyrannosaur's teeth? We think of dinosaurs as colossal giants, but how big were they REALLY? With kid-friendly text and seriously silly illustrations, this fact-filled book puts dinosaurs next...
Dinosaur dictionary for kids :
Korpella, Bob,
Paper Book
Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the age of dinosaurs. Explore the Mesozoic era. Learn about dinosaurs that lived on land, animals that swam the...
Boy, were we wrong about dinosaurs
Kudlinski, Kathleen V.
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From the ancient Chinese belief that dinosaur bones belonged to dragons, to scientific arguments over whether dinosaur skins were leathery or scaly - humans have had many theories about these fascinating creatures over the years. Kathleen Kudlinski leads readers on a journey through some of these...
What kind of car does a T. Rex drive? /
Lee, Mark,
Paper Book
Dinosaurs find their ideal vehicles in this hilarious, crowd-pleasing read-aloud, perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. It's the perfect gift for dinosaur lovers and fans of cars, trucks, and all things that go! When a...
The first dinosaur :
Lendler, Ian,
Paper Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 An Orbis Picture Recommended Title "An outstanding case study in how science is actually done: funny, nuanced, and perceptive." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Join early...
Here we go digging for dinosaur bones : sung to the tune of "here we go round the mulberry bush"
Lendroth, Susan
Paper Book
"This is a perfect book for a dinosaur storytime."-School Library Journal This STEM-friendly musical fossil dig will have dinosaur lovers singing along as they learn the science behindpaleontology. Set to the tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush," Here We...
The fastest dinosaurs /
Lessem, Don
Paper Book
The Gallimimus could outrun a sandstorm! the Struthiomimus may have been the fastest dinosaur. It could run up to 60 miles per hour! the Liaraptor ran until it took off into the air! Meet these and other fast dinosaurs!
The ultimate dinopedia : the most complete dinosaur reference ever
Lessem, Don.
Paper Book
In the crowded field of dinosaur books, this is the very first to offer children ages 7 to 10--those at the height of their enthusiasm for the prehistoric giants--complete coverage of all the known dinosaurs.Don Lessem, author of more than 60 books--most of them about dinosaurs--teams up with Franco...
The dinosaur expert /
McNamara, Margaret.
Paper Book
Join Mr. Tiffin and his students on a trip to a natural history museum and learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who discovered them! Mr. Tiffin and his students are back in another picture book, and this time the focus is on dinosaur-loving Kimmy. During a field trip to...
Dinosaurium /
Murray, Lily,
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The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series focuses its attention on the impressive beasts that once ruled the world: dinosaurs. With artwork from Chris Wormell, this stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition...
Dino-Gro /
Myers, Matthew,
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From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Battle Bunny comes a laugh-out-loud story of a little sponge dinosaur that keeps growing...and growing...and growing.... Cole is very excited about his new Dino-Gro toy. He can't wait for it to reach its full size!...
One-osaurus, two-osaurus
Norman, Kim
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Part counting game, part dinosaur celebration, this energetic romp is a numbers concept book for the ages. One-osaurus, two-osaurus, three-osaurus, four! Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine...
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...
Ultimate dinosaur rumble /
Pallotta, Jerry.
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Sixteen different dinosaurs battle it out in an epic prehistoric fight! Who will be the champion?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious dinosaurs. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally...
Dinosaur disaster!
Butler, Steven
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I have something very IM-PAW-TANT to tell you... I was with my mutt mates in the dog park when we saw something MONSTROUS through the trees...I recognized it straight away. It was a huge DINO-ROAR! Now, I know what you're thinking - dino-roars don't...
The case of the disappearing dinosaur
Preller, James
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Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Anything that ever goes missing or lost, Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, can find. Then, during a...
Dinosaur mountain : digging into the Jurassic Age
Ray, Deborah Kogan
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Earl Douglass was a teenager when he first heard about the Bone Wars--the frenzied race between paleontologists to unearth and classify dinosaur fossils--and he remained fascinated with these prehistoric giants for the rest of his life. As a geologist and botanist working at the Carnegie Museum...
The big dinosaur dig
Ripley, Esther.
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DK Readers will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about paleontologists and dinosaurs. Encourage your child to read. They will join a real team of paleontologists who unearthed the fossils of the world's third biggest dinosaur -...
You can be a paleontologist!
Sampson, Scott D.
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Ever wondered how to find a dinosaur? Paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson, host of Dinosaur Train on PBS Kids, tells kids how! How do paleontologists find dinosaur bones? How do they know what dinosaurs ate or looked like? And what is paleontology, anyway? Dr. Scott tackles all these questions and more...
Tiara Saurus Rex
Sayres, Brianna Caplan
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It's time for the Miss Dinosaur pageant and the girls are ready! Patty Saurus puts on her best dress. Stef O'Saurus covers her scales with jewels. Teri Dactyl practices flying and Sarah Topps practices hula hooping on all of her horns. But there's one dinosaur who doesn't need to prepare because...
Dinosaur vs. bedtime /
Shea, Bob.
Paper Book
Fans of No, David! will love this not-quite-ready-for-bedtime book that launched a top-selling series--by favorite funny man Bob Shea! Roaaaar! Roaaaar! This little dinosaur usually wins everything, and nothing can stop him--not talking grownups...
Bizarre dinosaurs :
Sloan, Christopher.
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With state-of-the-art, digitally modelled images, fantastic photos of fossils, and up-to-date scientific interpretations, Bizarre Dinosaurs introduces dino-lovers to a group of very strange creatures indeed. The cast of characters includes Masiakasaurus, a fierce some beats whose mouth...
What was the age of the dinosaurs?
Stine, Megan
Paper Book
Travel back to the time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth. The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we...
Scaly spotted feathered frilled : how do we know what dinosaurs really looked like?
Thimmesh, Catherine.
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No human being has ever seen a triceratops or velociraptor or even the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. They left behind only their impressive bones. So how can scientists know what color dinosaurs were? Or if their flesh was scaly or feathered? Could that fierce T.rex have been born with...
Egg marks the spot :
Timberlake, Amy.
Paper Book
Indie Bestseller * Amazon Top 20 Children's Book * Amazon Best Children's Book * Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book In the follow-up to the acclaimed and bestselling best book of the year by...
Lulu and the brontosaurus
Viorst, Judith.
Paper Book
Now in paperback, an illustrated chapter book from industry legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith! I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, gonna, get a bronto-bronto-bronto-bronto-saurus for a pet! Lulu is so accustomed to getting what she wants that when...
Some dinosaurs are small
Voake, Charlotte
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Dinosaurs /
Walker, Sarah.
Paper Book
Eye Wonder: Dinosaurs takes young readers back in time to an age when dinosaurs ruled the earth, from gentle Jurassic giants and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, to fearsome packs of Velociraptors and herds of Hadrosaurs. A precursor to DK's awarding-winning Eyewitness series,...
A very dinosaur birthday /
Wallace, Adam,
Paper Book
Your family will roar with laughter at this funny read-aloud from Adam Wallace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the How to Catch series. What if dinosaurs showed up at your birthday party From prehistoric presents to games crashing out of control and your snacks going...
Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs
Willems, Mo.
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs is a new take on the fairy-tale classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears, so funny and so original--it could only come from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems, the author/illustrator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and the Elephant and Piggie series. ...
Iamasaurus /
Ylvisaker, Anne,
Paper Book
Iamasaurus. I am noodlevorous. One of the genus Ridiculorous. Mothers abhor us. Babies adore us. We romp and we stomp and we chomp on the floras. Turns out kids are not unlike T. rexes. Did you know both creatures share many of the same body parts-maxillae, mandibles, clavicles, ribs....
How do dinosaurs eat their food?
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
The popular HOW DO DINOSAURS... series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time! When dinosaurs eat their food, what do they do? This book runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved...
How do dinosaurs go to school?
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's phenomenally best-selling dinosaurs are back, and this time they're going to school! What would you do if a very large ceratosaurus stomped into your classroom? And what if the student sitting next to you was a gigantic silvisaurus - who decided...
How do dinosaurs say I love you? /
Yolen, Jane
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With more than 7 million copies sold, everybody's favorite bestselling dinosaurs are back to say: "I love you," in a VERY big way!Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime,...
How do dinosaurs say I'm mad? /
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? And how do they calm down?Brimming with humor, this sparkling new book handles a timeless children's topic with wit and wisdom. Romp and stomp! Roar and slam! Almost everyone gets angry. But how can young dinosaurs also learn to calm down, take a...
How do dinosaurs get well soon?
Yolen, Jane.
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The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale--this time about a sick dinosaur child who catches the flu and must go to the doctor.What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all...
How do dinosaurs stay safe?
Yolen, Jane.
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From crossing the street with Mama to encountering a stranger, the playful but careful antics of America's favorite dinosaurs will make readers laugh aloud -- and prompt discussion of safety issues.Few things in childhood are as important as learning how to behave safely, and the topic deserves...

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