(4) K-3 Step into Reading series. Illustrated by Michael Skrepnick & Michael Skrepnick. This simply written book begins with a description of a raptor attack on a Tenontosaur, then presents information about these predatory prehistoric creatures. Bakker, a paleontologist, also explains how scientists have learned about raptors by examining their physiology, teeth, and droppings. Illustrated with mediocre color art, the text's references to "veggie-saurs" and dinosaur "tummies" verge on the cutesy.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick & Michael William Skrepnick. A brief introduction to paleontology precedes chapters describing specific expeditions, from the rivalry between dinosaur hunters in nineteenth-century Wyoming to recent quests in Africa and Patagonia. One of the coauthors, present during the latter dig, contributes an account of his experience. Although the book is informative, the writing is a bit bland, and the black-and-white photos aren't well reproduced. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Baby Dinosaurs describes how young prehistoric creatures may have lived, identifies different classifications of eggs, and explains how eggs and nests are studied by scientists. Prehistoric introduces various flying reptiles, discusses their physiology, and lists major archaeological discoveries. Illustrated with bland black-and-white art and photos, each volume opens with an unnecessary fictional story. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Baby Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Flying Reptiles.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Baby Dinosaurs describes how young prehistoric creatures may have lived, identifies different classifications of eggs, and explains how eggs and nests are studied by scientists. Prehistoric introduces various flying reptiles, discusses their physiology, and lists major archaeological discoveries. Illustrated with bland black-and-white art and photos, each volume opens with an unnecessary fictional story. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Baby Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Flying Reptiles.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Armored provides a detailed review of the anatomy, feeding habits, and defense techniques of these plant-eating dinosaurs. Feathered examines the link between prehistoric creatures and modern-day birds. Some sections are repeated in both books in this series. Illustrated with black-and-white artwork, the volumes open with unnecessary fictional stories, but the organization and prose style are clear. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Armored, Plated, and Bone-Headed Dinosaurs and Feathered Dinosaurs.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Armored provides a detailed review of the anatomy, feeding habits, and defense techniques of these plant-eating dinosaurs. Feathered examines the link between prehistoric creatures and modern-day birds. Some sections are repeated in both books in this series. Illustrated with black-and-white artwork, the volumes open with unnecessary fictional stories, but the organization and prose style are clear. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Armored, Plated, and Bone-Headed Dinosaurs and Feathered Dinosaurs.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Although these two volumes concern different types of dinosaurs, the books share many similarities and some passages of the texts are identical or near-identical. Both begin with humdrum fictional stories relating how the prehistoric creatures lived, followed by thorough but blandly written surveys of anatomy, feeding habits, and nesting customs, as well as a discussion of notable paleontological discoveries. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Those seeking detailed information on the anatomy, feeding habits, nesting customs, and defense techniques of specific dinosaurs will find it in these thorough surveys. However, some parts of the texts in these series books are identical, or near-identical. Both open with unnecessary fictional stories and are illustrated with uninspired black-and-white artwork. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Gigantic Long-Necked Plant-Eating Dinosaurs and Horned Dinosaurs.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Although these two volumes concern different types of dinosaurs, the books share many similarities and some passages of the texts are identical or near-identical. Both begin with humdrum fictional stories relating how the prehistoric creatures lived, followed by thorough but blandly written surveys of anatomy, feeding habits, and nesting customs, as well as a discussion of notable paleontological discoveries. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Dinosaur Library series. Illustrated by Michael William Skrepnick. Those seeking detailed information on the anatomy, feeding habits, nesting customs, and defense techniques of specific dinosaurs will find it in these thorough surveys. However, some parts of the texts in these series books are identical, or near-identical. Both open with unnecessary fictional stories and are illustrated with uninspired black-and-white artwork. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Dinosaur Library titles: Gigantic Long-Necked Plant-Eating Dinosaurs and Horned Dinosaurs.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta