In "What Happened to the Dinosaurs?" by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, young readers are introduced to the fascinating world of dinosaurs and the mysteries surrounding their extinction. The story explores various theories about why these majestic creatures disappeared, from volcanic activity to asteroid impacts. Through engaging illustrations and simple explanations, Branley encourages curiosity about science and natural history. The book provides a blend of educational content with a sense of wonder, inviting children to ponder the past and the impact of environmental changes on life on Earth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Let's Read And Find Out Science, Lets Read And Find Out Science-Stage 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium. Michael Rex learned to draw in Chatham, New Jersey, and studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Who Digs? and Who Builds? are his first two books with HarperCollins. Mr. Rex lives in Brooklyn, New York. Marc Simont has illustrated children's books since 1939. He won the Caldecott Medal for 'A Tree is Nice'. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut, with his wife, Sara.