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1. Burningham, John (1989). Hey!Get off our train. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
A little boy dreams that he travels in his toy train and picks up a lot of different animals on his journey who are in trouble.

Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Environment] [Extinction] [Rescue] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]

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2. Carrick, Carol (1989). Big old bones: A dinosaur tale. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Professor Potts is traveling with his family across the country when his dog finds a very old, big bone. Professor Potts collects many bones and takes them to his laboratory to study them. Professor Potts assembles the bones in different combinations until he finally comes up with a Tribrontosaurus Rex!

Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Archeology] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Goal Setting] [History]

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3. Carrick, Carol (1986). What happened to patrick's dinosaurs?. New York: Houghton & Mifflin.

Abstract:
After hearing the scientific explanations for the disappearance of dinosaurs, Patrick makes up his own version of how they lived and why they went away.

Abstract provided by Victoria Dynes, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Extinction] [History] [Imagination] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Day, Marie (1992). Dragon in the rocks: A story based on the childhood of early paleontologist Mary Anning. New York: Owl Books.

Abstract:
A twelve year old girl loves to find and dig out fossils from the cliffs along the beach. She helps out her family financially by selling the fossils. She uncovers a rare dinosaur and digs it out by herself. Her determination shows as she pieces the puzzle together.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Determination] [Dinosaur] [England] [Extinction] [Family] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Loss] [Market] [Museum] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Siblings]

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5. Erdrich, Louise (1996). Grandmother's pigeon. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
When grandmother leaves for Greenland on a porpoise, her family cleans out her room. While cleaning, they find a nest which has hatching bird eggs. The family eventually set the pigeons free, but they get something in return.

Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Extinction] [Family] [Grandparents] [Greed] [Loss] [Nature] [Pigeon]

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6. Gibbons, Gail (2005). Dinosaur discoveries. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Go on an adventure back to the time of dinosaurs. Learn about the history of dinosaurs and the job of paleontologists. A description of specific dinosaurs is included along with an index.

Abstract provided by Christy Scardina, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Bones] [Cardinal] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ostrich] [Science] [Teeth]

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7. Jenkins, Steve (2006). Almost gone. New York: Harper Collins Children's Books.

Abstract:
All living things are related in some way. The reality of human destruction, and its impact on the survival of animals are key components to the extinction of many animals in our environment. As each species disappears, the world as we know it, forever is changed. Will the little bird who visits your morning windowsill be next?

Abstract provided by Erica Seagraves for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bug] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Disappearance] [Endangered] [Extinction] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Insects] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Wildlife]

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8. Kennedy, Richard (1979). The lost kingdom of karnica. New York: Sierra Book Club.

Abstract:
When two farmers find a beautiful red stone while digging a well, the King of Karnica becomes very greedy. This greed eventually destroys the kingdom.

Abstract provided by Jennifer McAnulty, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Farm] [Greed] [Ocean] [Royalty]

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9. Lessem, Don (2005). The smartest dinosaurs. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Company.

Abstract:
Learn how long ago specific dinosaurs lived, how smart they are and what they ate. A glossary and an index give other important information on dinosaurs.

Abstract provided by Adrienne Ferlet, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Dinosaur] [Education] [Extinction] [Glossary] [Habitat] [Hunting] [Index] [Nonverbal Communication] [Survival] [Vocabulary]

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10. Martin, Rafe (1989). Will's mammoth. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Will has been told that Wooly Mammoths haven't been around in 10,000 years. Will goes out into the snow one day and with the help of his imagination he finds one.

Abstract provided by Elizabeth Scallon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Extinction] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Love] [Mammoth] [Snow] [Weather]

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11. Murphy, Jim (1988). The last dinosaur. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
One of the last Triceratops herds is roaming the world. Fire, mammals, and a Tyrannasuarous Rex kill all but one female.

Abstract provided by Celia Thorton, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Dinosaur] [Extinction] [Fight] [History] [Nonverbal Communication]

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12. Reinhart, Matthew // Sabuda, Robert (2005). Encyclopedia prehistorica: Dinosaurs. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Discover the world of dinosaurs as they pop-up and come to life! Learn about various dinosaurs and how multiple body parts made them different from other dinosaurs. With the turn of each page, a new dinosaur jumps out to meet you. Interact with raptors, meat eaters, long necked giants, and frill heads in their long-ago world when they were the rulers!

Abstract provided by Christy Scardina, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Detective] [Dinosaur] [Extinction] [Fossil] [History] [Insects] [Lizard] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reptiles] [Rocks] [Science] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Survival] [Teeth]

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