Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Dinosaurium: Welcome to the Museum by Lily Mangus and illustrated by Chris Wormell [Review & Giveaway - USA/CANADA]


ISBN: 9780763699000
Hardcover $35.00
Ages 8-12 to adult
My thoughts:  Having previously reviewed "Welcome to the Museum" books, I was again simply fascinated and thoroughly impressed with the presentation, information, and art of the beautiful oversized book. In Dinosaurium: Welcome to the Museum, we have a pretty clear presentation of evolutionary theory as being an accepted theory and there is a glorious depiction of the dinosaurs as theorized from research authorities and paleontologists in this area of study of fossilized bones. We all realize that the evidence supports the existence of dinosaurs and other creatures, but there is some disagreement as to the timeline. I disagree and hold to the Creation concept. I still think, however, that this is a fascinating book and those who hold to either origin of creatures will discover much to interest them.

If you've ever watched a young boy play with his dinosaurs, you know that they absolutely love the critters and really "get" the ferocious nature of the beasts. This book will fascinate the young child simply for the pictures alone. The older age 8 to 12 child - male or female - will find the information clearly worth delving into. As a reference tool, this book will provide material that will surely lend credence to the child's presentation. As a book to peruse and absorb, it will provide hours of enthrallment and obsession.

Exquisite, the book is printed in an oversized format on heavy ivory toned paper. There is an antique or museum quality look to the book and drawings as presented. The book has an appearance of denseness and is heavy with greens and browns. This speaks to the world as it existed during the age of the dinosaurs. This makes it even more special to me.
Without adhering to previous preconceptions about dinosaurs, recent study by paleontologists is discovering new information and making further conclusions into how these creatures lived and how they were connected.

I was amazed at the variety of dinosaurs and the versatility of the critters that has been documented by the fossil remains.

Dinosaurium: Welcome to the Museum, while designated for the age 8 to 12 child, utilizes information and vocabulary that might be beyond the realm of this age group making the books fitting upward to adults. Introduction of vocabulary and scientific information can begin at any age and more is often absorbed than imagined possible. However, the targeted age 8 to 12 students may find some of the text daunting but we should never underestimate the learning ability and the absorption value that a challenging book has for anyone. And no, this is not your toddlers lovely picture book. This is a book that provides insight into the species that roamed the Earth long ago. 

About the book: The newest title in the Welcome to the Museum series focuses its attention on the impressive beasts that once ruled the world: dinosaurs.

With artwork from Chris Wormell, this stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wonderful range of dinosaurs, from the much-loved triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex to lesser known species such as coelophysis and tsintaosaurus, Dinosaurium is a fascinating display of the impressive beasts that once ruled the world.
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Candlewick Press on behalf of Big Picture Press and the author and illustrator to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and freely given. Winner's copy is provided and shipped by Candlewick directly to the winner.

18 comments:

  1. "1) What is the extent of your knowledge/study of dinosaurs?" There was a set of tiny plastic dinosaurs in my kindergarten classroom when I was five years old.

    "2) Have you ever visited a location and seen actual dinosaur bones (fossils), skeletons reconstructed, or "fleshed out" dinosaurs? What was your reaction?" I have been to the Natural History Museum in New York and the Smithsonian and probably other places. I'm particularly impressed when there are giant slabs on the wall imbedded with the bones and imprints of ancient dinosaur sea creatures or feathered dinosaurs!

    "(1) One other picture book you would like to have" "Box" by Min Flyte is a beautiful and charming book!

    "(2) One picture book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera" "Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki" by Kevin Crossley-Holland looks very interesting! I love ancient mythology!

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  2. I have enjoyed learning about dinosaurs since I was a child. I have been to the Field Museum in Chicago and the Science Center in St. Louis to see the actual bones and a mock up of dinosaurs.

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  3. (1) One other picture book you would like to have -- I'm a Duck

    (2) One picture book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera -- The Price Guide to the Occult

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  4. 1. My dino knowledge came from reading books to my children when they were young.
    2. Yes, I have seen reconstructions of dinosaur skeletons. Some were gigantic, while others were much smaller.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. 1. I'd also like to have Animals with Tiny Cat.

    2. I'd like you to review Counting with Tiny Cat.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  6. 1. at one time i knew quite a bit because for many years our son was so into dinosaurs.
    2. no i have never seen one reconstructed myself. but our museum of history had a time where vistors could come and watch and my husband took my son and a few of his buddies. we have watched many shows where this was done also.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  7. 1) i would like the picture book: Bears and Blossoms
    2) i would like you to review: Treasure of Pirate Frank

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  8. 1) What is the extent of your knowledge/study of dinosaurs? I know they lived millions of years ago.

    2) Have you ever visited a location and seen actual dinosaur bones (fossils), skeletons reconstructed, or "fleshed out" dinosaurs? What was your reaction? No, I have not

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  9. (1) One other picture book you would like to have Bears and Blossoms

    (2) One picture book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera Counting with Tiny Cat

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  10. My extent of knowledge/study of dinosaurs is small

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  11. 1) What is the extent of your knowledge/study of dinosaurs? I really don't know that much about them.

    2) Have you ever visited a location and seen actual dinosaur bones (fossils), skeletons reconstructed, or "fleshed out" dinosaurs? What was your reaction? I have not seen any real bones but have seen a fake one. It is amazing how big they were.

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  12. I know the names of many dinosaurs having brothers who were dinosaur-mad as kids. I haven't been to any location with dinosaur bones, but I've seen reconstructed ones. They are fantastic!

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  13. I would like to have Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. I would like to see Jabberwalking by Juan Felipe Herrera reviewed here.

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  14. We have Beene to a few museums ,natural history musuem in Dc and academy of natural sciences in Philadelphia.its amazing seeing the Dino’s.natbelinsky@verizon.net

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  15. don't know much about dinosaurs, only seen bones in a museum

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  16. Appreciate your honesty about this book. Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
    Tina

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  17. 1) What is the extent of your knowledge/study of dinosaurs?
    My knowledge of dinosaurs is only what I have seen on Nat Geo or read in books. I would say I have a limited knowledge of dinosaurs.

    2) Have you ever visited a location and seen actual dinosaur bones (fossils), skeletons reconstructed, or "fleshed out" dinosaurs? What was your reaction?
    Yes. When I was little, my reaction was awe. It actually still is awe! Just imagining the size of these animals is crazy!

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  18. 1) One other picture book you would like to have
    Where's the baby.

    (2) One picture book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera
    Love You Forever

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