2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Dinosaurs
There was no other choice when it came to the Letter D for the 2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge! Dinosaurs were an absolute must, partially for the dino-obsessed kids, but also for their caregivers who desperately need resources to help pronounce all of these dino names their kids love so much. The only reason this book list was so hard to put together was because there are countless dinosaur nonfiction titles for kids.
This list is full of a wide array of titles for all age levels from the littlest dino-lover to kids learning to read, to the kids who will pour over these encyclopedia entries for hours at a time. And this list is a perfect place to point out amazing features of 21st century children’s nonfiction like life-size illustrations where kids can compare themselves to the real size of dinosaurs! Plus, you’ll also find a nonfiction title in the comic book format as well, creating exciting nonfiction for kids of all ages.
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2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Dinosaurs
Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures: Step Into a Prehistoric World by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Lucy Letherland
Discover the reptiles that ruled the world in the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, alongside deep-sea monsters and other incredible flora and fauna.
Each section begins with an infographic map of the region it explores, followed by richly detailed two-page spreads featuring the dinosaurs whose fossils were discovered there. Come face-to-face with the shark-hunting Mosasaurus, the enormous Argentinosaurus and the ferocious Spinosaurus, and learn all about their appearance, behaviour and habitat.
Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that an Apatosaurus was bigger than two London buses parked end-to-end? Or that Triceratops’ mouth was strong enough to slice through tree trunks? Or that pterosaurs kept warm with a layer of feathery fur? A ‘Can you find?’ page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers.
Children and adults alike will be amazed by the prehistoric adventures awaiting in this book, an essential addition to any dino-lover’s shelf.
A Dinosaur a Day by Miranda Smith
New day, new dino! Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long encounter with the most astonishing creatures ever to walk the Earth.
In this gorgeous calendarized collection, you’ll find familiar and lesser-known names—from ferocious Tyrannosaurus to armored Ankylosaurus—alongside newly discovered species, all brought to life with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts.
Prepare to encounter some familiar reptilian faces, as well as learn about new-to-you dinosaurs that might become new favorites. With 365 dinosaurs to take you through the year, this is the quintessential introduction to all things dinosaur.
Dinosaurium: Welcome to the Museum by Lily Murray, illustrated by Chris Wormell
With artwork from Chris Wormell, this stunningly curated guide to dinosaursgives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wonderful range of dinosaurs, from the much-loved triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex to lesser known species such as coelophysis and tsintaosaurus, Dinosaurium is a fascinating display of the impressive beasts that once ruled the world.
Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life by Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
The prehistoric word of dinosaurs is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is a stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they travel through the history of the Earth. From Tyrannosaurus and sabre-toothed cats, to ferns and woolly mammoths, this collection of amazing dinosaurs, plants, and other prehistoric life will wow children and many adults too – providing something for everyone to love!
Showcasing more than 90 remarkable fossils, such as a fearsome Tyrannosaurus skull, delicate fern leaf, and perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, each plant or animal featured is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding the organisms, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out why Pachycephalosaurus had such a thick head, how a coral fossil can be used to work out how long a prehistoric year was, and which fossil was thought to protect people from poison. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the diverse world of dinosaurs, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end.
Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts by Mike Lowery
From the creative brain of Mike Lowery, discover the ULTIMATE book about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes, comics, timelines, and more!
The Boys’ Book of Survival meets Dav Pilkey with a prehistoric twist, in this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about dinosaurs. Discover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about dinosaurs, told in Mike Lowery’s signature comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This will be the go-to book for dinosaur enthusiasts that kids will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop shop for the legions of 6-9 year olds who want to know absolutely everything there is to know about dinosaurs.
Discover the must-have book for dinosaur enthusiasts, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about prehistoric beasts!
First Dinosaur Encyclopedia
Go back in time with First Dinosaur Encyclopedia.
A delightful first reference book about dinosaurs for young paleontologists, this updated edition of First Dinosaur Encyclopedia takes readers on a journey to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs.
Find out everything there is to know about T. rexes and triceratops, see different dinosaur habitats, learn amazing facts, and get close to modern-day fossils. Children can test their dinosaur knowledge with quizzes, including a “Where in the World” map quiz that places dinosaurs in the right locations.
Packed full of engaging photography and easy-to-follow text, First Dinosaur Encyclopedia brings history to life.
Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs by Tedd Arnold
Learn all about dinosaurs with Fly Guy and Buzz! Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: DINOSAURS they visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about these prehistoric creatures. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life in this fun nonfiction reader!
How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Test your chops and discover if you have what it takes to survive at a time when Earth looked, well, a tad different in this ultimate survival guide to the prehistoric age.
Find out how to make it through exploding volcanoes and mega monsoons—while dodging giant Permian bugs! See how to fend off an angry pterosaur and learn what to do if you’re caught in a stampede of enormous titanosaurs. Discover what you could eat (spoiler alert: You better like the taste of insects!), and find out which hungry creatures just might try to eat you!
Lifesize Dinosaur by Sophy Henn
Readers journey into the past and compare themselves to life-size artwork of dinosaurs and other amazing prehistoric creatures in this interactive book, a companion to the bestselling Lifesize.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes
The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page.
Science Comics: Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers by MK Reed, illustrated by Joe Flood
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic–dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you’re a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!
This volume: in Dinosaurs, learn all about the history of paleontology! This fascinating look at dinosaur science covers the last 150 years of dinosaur hunting, and illuminates how our ideas about dinosaurs have changed–and continue to change.
Who Would Win? Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble by Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster
Sixteen different dinosaurs battle it out in an epic prehistoric fight! Who will be the champion?
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious dinosaurs. Readers will learn about each animal’s anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
2025 is my tenth year participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge! This year, I chose as my theme: Fact Finders Club: Nonfiction for Curious Kids with a focus on providing book lists focused on all types of nonfiction books for readers from birth to teens. Each letter of the alphabet will focus on different topics and will provide twelve titles on each list. Nonfiction is having a heyday in children’s literature and if you think it’s dry and boring, then I implore you to take a look at these amazing suggestions! Stop by daily to check out the new books and other posts that I’ll be sharing in April.
