Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this pop-up book is a work of art sure to fascinate most kids but is too delicate for rough handling. Because sometimes scary-looking animals literally leap out of the page, the youngest kids might want to take a look at this from the safety of a parent's lap.
Families can talk about the artistry of the book -- how do the paper engineers put it all together? They may even want to try to make their own moving paper sculptures. Parents can also use this book to talk to their kids about how modern-day animals are similar or dissimilar to their ancient relatives.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Dawn Friedman
The illustrations in the book are literally eye-popping. Complex paper sculptures leap out from the center of each 2-page spread, unfolding as the reader leafs through the book. Don't be fooled by the reported 12-pages. On the corners of each page are miniature books with smaller but just as detailed pop-ups with more detailed information. The result is a true encyclopedic take on prehistoric sea creatures that lives up to the high standard set by the illustrations. There's a lot of information here.
The text is pretty dry, as befits its scientific subject, and is likely to keep the attention of only the most devoted of prehistoric-fans. However, because the information is set into smaller chunks with the smaller inset books and the liberal use of subheadings, kids can dip in and out as their interest dictates. Happily, with 3-D illustrations as enticing as these, the Paleozoic era is likely to win some new enthusiasts.
Even if they skip the bulk of the text, kids are likely to learn something just by spending time examining the intricate paper-engineer.
From The Book
Sharks stalked the seas for eons before humans or even dinosaurs walked the planet. These highly successful ancient fish are characterized by exterior gill slits, sandpaper-like skin composed of tiny scales, and a flexible but sturdy skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone.
Plot Summary:
A detailed pop-up encyclopedia of prehistoric sea life, this non-fiction book is more than a novelty. The research and reporting meets the high standards set by the book's incredible paper engineering.
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