"There are already so many dinosaur books on the market
that a librarian might sigh at the sight of yet still one more - but the
"Prehistoric World" by Virginia Schomp is a series to watch
for."
The Children’s
Bookwatch,
February 2006
[Series]-"This series
is highly recommended for bringing the prehistoric world to life for elementary
readers."
NSTA Recommends,
August 2004
[Archaeopteryx and Other Flying
Dinosaurs, Kronosaurus and Other Sea Creatures, Stegosaurus and Other
Plate-Backed Plant-Eaters] - "These titles work as effective, simple
introductions to prehistoric animal
groups."
School Library
Journal,
May 2004
[Ceratosaurus, Plateosaurus,
Therizinosaurus]-"... these books will assuage the terrible hunger of
dino-devotees."
School
Library Journal,
May 2004
"This series is a good
one to add to a classroom library; it will motivate readers at any elementary
grade."
NSTA
Recommends,
2003
"There is an impressive amount of
science packed into the thirty-two pages of each book....The artwork is superb
throughout the series and shows a variety of dinosaurs, each complete with skin
texture and coloration. The best part of the illustration scheme is the focus on
life activities as many of the dinosaurs are shown in active settings: feeding,
defense, nesting, hunting. The five books are an exceptional value and will
inspire young people for years to
come."
Science Books &
Films,
May/June 2003
"The text reads like a popular
chapter book, hooking the reader immediately. There is nothing cut-and-dried
here. These volumes will fly off the shelf! Highly
Recommended."
Library Media
Connection,
April/May 2003
[Group 2]-"Virginia
Schomp's 'Prehistoric World' titles is the second group in Benchmark Books
series for grades 2-4 is available, promising young dinosaur fans a fine blend
of color drawings and large-size print for easily absorbing facts. Featured in
these latest additions are Pachycephalosaurus, Kronosaurus, Stegosaurus,
Archaeopteryx, and Maiasaura. Each 30-page coverage includes online resources,
an index, and a fine history. All are recommended for libraries seeking more
in-depth features of particular
animals."
Children's
Bookwatch,
January 2004
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