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I Am NOT a Dinosaur!

by Will Lach, American Museum of Natural History · 2016

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Way back in time, astonishing creatures lived on our planet. But they weren't all dinosaurs! In this fun, fascinating book, you'll meet some of these amazing prehistoric creatures, from a very big fish with 7-inch teeth to a flying reptile. Based on specimens in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History, I Am NOT a Dinosaur! uses riddle-like rhymes and bright illustrations to reveal 16 creatures. With an introduction from Chairman of Paleontology at the Museum, Dr. Mark Norell, the book also features short notes, fossil photos, and an illustrated timeline to explain everything, simply and clearly, to even the youngest dinosaur hunter.

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sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisnaturenatureMore like thisLess of this
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picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 40 pages
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rhymingrhymingMore like thisLess of this

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