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Gr 3-4-Two titles designed for young dinosaur fans (though Pteranodon is hardly a dinosaur). The colorful maps, photos, and illustrations keep step with the simple texts. Some unfamiliar terms are defined in a brief glossary; others-and their definitions-are arbitrarily selected to appear in the lower right-hand corner of the page. Each title contains a very simplistic "experiment" (for example, excavation of "fossil" chocolate chips from a cookie, in Stegosaurus). The subject is certainly appealing, and the very brief, fact-filled texts may satisfy true neophytes among dinophiles not yet ready for such elegant titles as Helen Roney Sattler's Pterosaurs: The Flying Reptiles (1985) and Stegosaurs: The Solar-Powered Dinosaurs (1992, both Lothrop; o.
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Rabbi Daniel Cohen possesses a unique blend of authenticity, wisdom and spiritual insight for contemporary society. He has served in the rabbinate for over twenty years and currently serves as senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, the largest modern orthodox synagogue in New England. He is also co-host with Reverend Greg Doll of the nationally syndicated radio show "The Rabbi and the Reverend" Sunday at 11:00 AM and evenings at 9 PM. . He speaks frequently on leading a life of legacy. Rabbi Cohen and his wife Diane are the grateful parents of six daughters. For more information, visit
