| Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast Contributor(s): Prelutsky, Jack (Author), Lobel, Arnold (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688115691 ISBN-13: 9780688115692 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1992 Annotation: From Ankylosaurus ("built like a tank") to Brachiosaurus, who ("had nothing to co but stand with its head in the treetops and chew"), Prelutsky presents the facts--in his inimitable way--about fourteen "terrible lizards" that jump, cavort, parade, and otherwise charm young readers as never before. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 8725131 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 9.68" W x 8.08" (0.28 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In an intriguing combination of fact with rollicking rhyme schemes and full-page portraits, the dinosaurs are rejuvenated once again to amuse and amaze their devoted fans....These poems are readable, quotable, and unforgettable....A wonderful book to savor--again and again.--Horn Book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Prelutsky, Jack: - Jack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State. Lobel, Arnold: -Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) was the award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, including the classic I Can Read books about Frog and Toad, and the Caldecott Medal winning Fables. |