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The Dino Sports Series: 6 Sports

The Dino Sports Series: 6 Sports

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The Dino Sports Series: 6 Sports

Author: Lisa Wheeler

Illustrator: Barry Gott

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books

 Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Hockey . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2007.             ISBN 978-1-4431-0489-0
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Soccer . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4431-1301-4
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Baseball . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2010. ISBN 978-0-545-46696-7
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Basketball . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2011. ISBN 978-0-7613-6393-4
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Soccer . Toronto: E̕ditions Scholastic, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4431-1301-4
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Football . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2012. ISBN 978-0-7613-6394-1
 
Wheeler, Lisa, and Barry Gott. Dino - Wrestling . Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4677-0212-6

Key Teaching Value: Blends prehistoric play with present-day teamwork—proving that learning, like sports, thrives through motion, curiosity, and collaboration.

Educator Guide Content Summary: A lively cross-curricular collection of Dino-themed activities inspired by sports—where movement meets imagination. Students explore reading, science, and teamwork through games, creative writing, and hands-on tasks that make both dinosaurs and athletics come alive in the classroom.


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A Kiss Means I Love You

A Kiss Means I Love You

Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code