In the Sky (Dinosaurs (Gareth Stevens))

Grade 4-6-Each of these titles looks at a broad group of prehistoric reptiles over the course of the Mesozoic Era. Two-page spreads feature one large-print paragraph with an overview of a topic such as "Eggs & Nests" or "The Earliest Pterosaur." Several illustrations fill the spreads, each accompanied by a paragraph of text in smaller print. Subtopics include fossils, physical characteristics, related modern species, curious facts, and more. This familiar format works better for browsing than for continuous reading, but the chronological presentation provides some narrative continuity. A time line at the bottom of each spread places the creature under discussion in its proper period within the Mesozoic Era but only Carnivores provides a brief written overview of different periods.