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Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Stunning paper-art makes non-fiction pop.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Sharks and Other Sea Monsters
Parents need to know that this pop-up book is a work of art sure to fascinate most kids, but it's too delicate for rough handling. Because sometimes scary-looking animals literally leap out of the page, young kids might want to take a look at this from the safety of a parent's lap.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the artistry of the book -- how do the paper engineers put it all together? They may want to try to make their own moving paper sculptures. Parents can use this book to talk about how modern-day animals are similar or dissimilar to their ancient relatives.
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