Dinosaurs by Robert Sabuda

Dinosaurs Reviews

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  Pamela Voyles

  Today I had some high school students making fun of pop up books. I decided to show them this book. I heard comments like, "that's intense, "pretty amazing," and "cool." My favorite comment, "Okay I was wrong, that pop up book is rad." The book is wonderful to use to illustrate the art of pop ups and kids always like dinosaur books, especially boys.
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  Kate

  Not only is this book incredibly informative in spite of the lack of space for words in amongst all the pop-ups - explaining how our perceptions of dinosaurs have changed over the past century and since the days of Richard Owen, the distinction between bird-hipped and lizard-hipped dinosaurs and the three eras in which they lived, and the science of Palaeontology - but it is also a work of art! With over thirty-five intricate, colourful and (dare I say?) realistic pop-ups, justice is done to every suborder, introducing less commonly known species with room enough still for the "big hitters" (Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops......)
  A delicate volume - fit only for those aware of the respect such a book demands; adults and children alike - but a must-have for ANY dinosaur enthusiast!
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  Alex Baugh

  This book came out a while ago but is still available, because it is simply fabulous, especially if you're a dino lover. Readers will discover a large, intricately detailed dinosaur pop-up on each of the two page spreads, beginning with an introduction to dinosaurs called Ruling Reptiles with a lovely pop-up of that all-time favorite, the T-Rex or Tyrannosaurus Rex. This is followed by the Shield Bearers or Stegosaurs, small-headed herbivores whose armored bodies were covered with vertical plates or spikes; the Frill-Heads or Triceratops, hoofed herbivores with large heads with horns on their head and snout, and a bony frill around their neck; then the Long-Necked Giants or Sauropods, recognizable by their long necks, large bodies and even larger appetite; next are the Meat Eaters or Theropods, gigantic bipedal carnivores (perhaps you've heard of the newly discovered Giganotosaurus from Argentina); and finally the Raptors or Dromeosaurs, feathered, flying carnivores in the theropod family, known for their retractable claws. Each page has pockets with additional information and smaller pop-up about each type of dinosaur. I gave this book to my nephew for Christmas one year when he was a 7-year-old budding Paleontologist. When he saw I had this copy of it for review thanks to Candlewick, he told me that he still has his copy, still looks at it once in a while and hopes to share it with his own children whenever that happens. There is a wonderful Teacher's Guide that can be downloaded for this book as well as an activity sheet for making a simple pop-up T-Rex.
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  Kim

  We checked this out from the library. This unfortunately meant that many of the amazing pop-ups were already broken. However, the ones that remained were so cool. The kids really enjoyed them. The whole book was just...interesting, intriguing. I will be adding this to our "hope-to-own" list.
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  Debra

  Robert Sabuda has the best pop-up books ever! Intricate and detailed. Not for children!
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  Sandy

  I can see why the library had this book as a reference book for so long. Just recently they released it for check out and I was able to check it out. The pop-ups inside this books are fantastic. There is not just one pop-up per page but multiple. Unfortunately, this book has seen some use and some of them, the tail or the head is not properly working but nevertheless, this book is a gem.
  
  When you open each page, a huge pop-up opens up in the center and there is a small paragraph explaining what it is. Then, on each of these two-page spreads, there are multiple doors that open up. On the front of these doors, there is a paragraph or two of data and then as you open up the door, another pop-up dinosaur comes alive or a item relating to a dinosaur pops-up, with more information written along side of it. So there is at least 3 to 5 pop-ups per page with tons of information.
  
  I love the cutouts of these pop-ups. They are delicate, detailed cutouts and they will definitely wow, you. There is a great deal of information inside this book, too. This is not a book I would let a small child play with. This is a book I would give to a child who loves dinosaurs and knows how to take care of a book. This is a book I would give to a child who appreciates a great pop-up book and knows how to take care of it. This is a book I would give to someone who loves pop-up books and appreciates details. This is book that you should check out and enjoy yourself.
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  Alex Gruenenfelder

  Likely to pass this gem of my early childhood onto another kid in the family, I decided I would spend some time rereading it. While some facts have become a bit outdated — as the author puts it, "We all make mistakes, paleontologists included" — it holds up pretty well. Most of the changing science is just clarifications that have been made since, not outright falsehoods. This mini-encyclopedia presents a great introduction for many young folks to the lost world.
  
  I was a huge dinosaur nerd as a child, and wanted to be a paleontologist, so it was nice to get refreshers on so many fun facts. This short volume is full of them, with pages folding out in so many ways to display them all. It is careful to focus on many types of dinosaurs, not just the famous ones, providing an all-encompassing introduction to readers.
  
  This book would not be complete without its pop-outs, however. Its pop-out pictures are colorful, lively, and stick with you. All these years later, I still recalled and prepared for the Allosaurus tugging on the flesh of its prey — and for the T-Rex that would chomp at the reader. If you have a child who likes dinosaurs, or one who is just getting into learning about science, this is a great pick.
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  Laura

  So freaking cool! My 4YO is just old enough to not tear up the pop-ups (at least, so far so good). The words are a bit dry and technical for his age, but he doesn't mind while he is lifting the flap to reveal the next feat of paper ingenuity.
  
  As a mother of three boys, I've accepted that dinosaurs are an inevitable stage of their development, but I hate everything about them (the dinosaurs, not boys). They're so...not pretty. But clever paper crafts, I can get behind. I actually enjoy flipping through this with my son.
  
  What's even cooler is that I got a Prime Day deal on this for $15. One of my better impulse buys. My only regret is I was too excited to save it for Christmas. It would have made a perfect present.
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  Madhur Bhargava

  I ordered this book for my three year old, who has an exceptional interest in dinosaurs and is well versed with their complicated nomenclature. Although the book is intended for a slightly grown up audience but is extremely well crafted - it being more of a craft book rather than a reading book, so I guess children of all ages with interest in dinos will find at least something of their interest, the craft if not the reading material. The book is short - only 6 pages BUT with a ton of compressed information and well placed details on those six page. You open a page and the information just pops out. I eventually ended up reading this together with my 3 year old and in the end we both were equally impressed.
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  Donna Walczak

  This is the most curious little (well, it's not quite little) book I've ever stumbled across. At first I had thought the pages were damaged when I saw it on the shelf, but then I opened it up to a tyrannosaurus skeleton, and nearly toppled over in child like glee. The noise I made was inhuman. I've never seen a pop-up book like this one. This book is a joy for all ages. I'm 24, and I shared it with my brother, my grandparents, and put it out for the kids in our library to enjoy, and thus far I've had no unhappy customers. Mind you my brother was high when I showed it to hum, and thought it was one of those books from Harry Potter, but I think the fact that he thought it was legit magic only enhanced his experience.
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  Rachelle

  I received this book as a present for my son years ago (Thanks, Ben!). We rediscovered it again recently when we were in a "Wimpy Kid" series gap. We both loved it and appreciated the artfulness of it immensely, and though the vocabulary and dinosaur names occasionally proved a challenge, the beauty of this book pulled us through.
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  Brittany Blair

  Some information presented here is outdated, but this delightful read is still worth your time for it’s beautiful, intricate pop up art. In addition to this, I was surprised by how much information the book actually contained. There are lots of cool surprises hiding within its pages.
  
  Recommend to any dinosaur enthusiast, regardless of age.
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  Alexandra

  Buku ini mungkin mahal banget buat kantongku, tapi mungkin ini 12 halaman buku paling indah yang pernah aku punya. Tiap jenis Dino dibuat dengan indah dan detail menakjubkan. Info Dan ilustrasi yang mendukung juga menambahkan nilai seni buku ini. Value addition to our small library.
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  LJ

  You are never too old for a pop-up book, and this one is just as great for adults as it is for children. The pop-up features are phenomenal!! So intricate and detailed! The information is also interesting and so much packed into little spaces.
  I loved this.
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  Bethe

  5 stars. Excellent and intricate and delicate pop up book filled to the brim with all the dinosaur info a reader could want! Our principal bought one for each 3rd-6th grade homeroom the year it was nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award!
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  Rosie Angel

  My daughter and I enjoyed this beautiful, immersive dinosaur art book very much! The written information is kind of basic but pop-up books are all about the aesthetic, right? And this one has the wow-factor going for it.
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  Elon Slootweg

  I’ve been obsessed with dinosaurs since forever, so when my parents got me this I was beyond excited. It’s so thrilling and vivid! A full experience.
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  Wendy

  A fantastic and artful pop-up book for kiddos! I enjoyed it so much that I didn't want to give it to the kid I'd bought it for :)
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  Clara

  Prachtig pop up boek!
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  Karen Roettger

  I read this book for my 2019 PopSugar Challenge “read a book about an extinct or imaginary creature”. Lots of great information about every dinosaur imaginable & the pop up pictures are fantastic!
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  Chris Sudall

  A brilliant book for both the information and the incredible pop ups. My son loves it, but trying to keep it in good condition is a struggle.
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  Jessica

  Great pop-up book. My dino loving kids' favorite dinosaur book.
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  Karla

  My son loved this book!
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  Lynzee Buck

  This book is amazing! Gave it to my 10 year old for his birthday and we all loved the gorgeous detail on every page.
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  Sharon Anderson

  Amazing pop up book. I’m obsessed with pop up books now!
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  Rachel

  Sabuda, R., & Reinhart, M. (2005). Dinosaurs: Encyclopedia prehistorica. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
  
  Citation created by: Rachel Davis
  Call Number: 567.9
  Description: Explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with exciting text and more than thirty-five pop-ups.
  Content/Scope: Primary and Intermediate Grades (K-4).
  Accuracy/Authority: Excellent reviews in both The Horn Book Magazine and School Library Journal.
  Relation to Similar Works: No previous editions or revisions
  Cost: $23.95
  Rationale for Selection: Intended for those students who love all things dinosaur and show them that reference materials can be fun and entertaining, while also being field with facts that help them to learn about the history of the world in which they live. Includes pop-up illustrations.
  Professional Review: The Horn Book Magazine, Sept/Oct 2005, Vol. 81, Issue 5, Pgs. 607-608. School Library Journal, Sept 2005, Vol. 51, Issue 9.
  
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  Letizia Loi

  In una parola: BELLISSIMO. Ho comprato questo libro al Natural History Museum di Londra, dopo aver visitato l'ala dinosauri. Amo i Pop-Up, quindi ha attirato subito la mia attenzione e mi ha colpita immediatamente per le enormi figure che saltano fuori a ogni pagina e per il prezzo assolutamente modico (£ 17,00 contro i € 30,00 a cui - in media - vendono venduti questo genere di libri in Italia). Ma oltre ad essere splendido dal punto di vista estetico, l'ho trovato anche molto completo. E' scritto in un linguaggio semplice e divertente, ricco di informazioni molto godibili sia per bambini che per adulti. Ad ogni pagina sfogliata, oltre all'enorme pop-up centrale, ci sono altri piccoli pop-up agli angoli, completi di spiegazioni dettagliate sulla storia dei dinosauri, le singolarità di ogni specie e il ritrovamento dei fossili.
  Vale assolutamente il prezzo di copertina e anche molto di più!