All About Dinosaurs: 10 Picture Books For Young Paleontologists

Mr. Conductor, Buddy and his other friends from Dinosaur Train introduce dinosaurs from Apatosaurus to Zigongosaurus! Young paleontologists will learn which dinosaurs were carnivores or herbivores, where they roamed the Earth and other fun facts about 26 amazing dinosaurs — one for each letter of the alphabet.

How big were dinosaurs, really? This creative cut-paper book helps kids visualize everything from a one-millimeter protozoa to the Giganotosaurus — the largest predator ever to live on earth. Only the Giganotosaurus’ teeth will fit on the page!

This simple non-fiction reader helps kids understand the work of paleontologists — the scientists who dig up and study dinosaur bones. It shows how they carefully take fossils out of the ground and reconstruct them into the skeletons of dinosaurs!

In a bedroom filled with stuffed dinosaurs, a little boy falls asleep and dreams that he, too, is a dino. As he explores prehistoric habitats, he meets several new friends, from Toby Pterodactyl to Hilary Hadrosaur. Told in simple rhyming couplets, this fanciful story makes a great read aloud for preschool children.

Yolen and Teague use dinosaurs as silly stars of this series that teaches healthy habits to kids. Titles include, How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep?, How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?, and How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?.

When The Cat arrives at Dick and Sally’s house riding a brachiosaurus, they know they are in for an adventure. First they travel back in time to see how fossils were created. Then they take a tour of a Super Dino Museum!

This picture book is a simple visual treat — composed solely of bright pictures of dinosaurs paired with their names. With its large, big-board format, this is a durable and engaging book for toddlers and preschoolers who want to explore and learn the names of dinosaurs.

Designed for kids ages 4 to 8, this visual encyclopedia has vibrant pictures and simple big text. The authors also include parent tips to help extend the learning beyond reading time. At 128-pages, this is a book that can be explored at length — rather than one to read in on sitting.

Aimed at kids ages 6 to 10, this is a perfect choice for young paleontologists who want to take their understanding to the next level. This beautifully-illustrated book offers complete coverage of every dinosaur ever discovered, organized by time period. Kids can read fun facts about each, including information about their habitat, diet and size.