FICTION

Don't Disturb the Dinosaurs

by Ada HOPPER
illus. by Sam Ricks. 128p. (The Data Set: Bk. 2). Little Simon. Apr. 2016. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781481457316.
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Gr 1–3—The kids of the DATA (Danger! Action! Trouble! Adventure!) Set are at it again and this time Dr. B's time machine has sent them back to the Jurassic Period. Detailed and specific dinosaur facts will please dino aficionados, and this is a good series for science-minded kids. It's nice to see a trio of Latino children as the heroes in a sci-fi adventure story, and plentiful black-and-white illustrations break up the text and move the action along quickly. A quick recap of the first book helps this installment stand alone, although readers will want to seek out the first book to learn more about these characters. Kids who are not quite ready for "Magic Tree House" will enjoy these time-traveling adventures.
Cesar, Gabe, and Laura, three inquisitive, STEM-savvy second graders, are happy to meet their scientist neighbor, Dr. Bunsen--and thrilled to help him test his latest invention, a growth-ray-emitting gadget, on their toys (Beasts). His next invention transports them to prehistoric times (Dinosaurs). Abundant black-and-white illustrations help newly independent readers follow all the action in these sci-fi chapter books. Review covers the following DATA Set titles: Don't Disturb the Dinosaurs and March of the Mini Beasts.
Reviewed by Staff , Jun 01, 2016

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