WHEN DINOSAURS CONQUERED THE SKIES: THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF BIRD EVOLUTION, by Jingmai O’Connor and Maria Brzozowska, words & pictures, Nov. 1, 2022, Hardcover, $19.99 (ages 5-8)
Learn how dinosaurs evolved flight and eventually became birds in When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies: The Incredible Story of Bird Evolution, by Jingmai O’Connor
What are birds, and where did they come from? Discover fascinating facts about bird evolution, including:
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- How the oldest bird fossils are about 150 million years old.
- That birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. That’s the same group that Tyrannosaurus Rex belonged to, although birds evolved from small theropods.
- How these ancient birds looked quite a lot like small, feathered dinosaursand they had much in common. Their mouths still contained sharp teeth.
- That over time, birds lost their teeth and evolved beaks. —Synopsis provided by words & pictures
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When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies is the fourth book in the Incredible Evolution series, a collection of books that examine the development of life on earth. Other titles available include: When Plants Took Over the Planet, When We Became Humans, and When the Whales Walked.
When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies is divided into 30 two-page spreads or “chapters” ranging from fossils and geological time and how feathers evolved to bord mummies and birds today. Each spread features detailed illustrations and sections of text with headings that make the text more accessible and allow for browsing.
When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies is a fascinating read that should appeal to dinosaur and bird fans alike. It’s easy to flip through while also offering hours of discovery. It is a great option for holiday gifting or just because.
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