Books with author Michael Bennett

The Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia by Professor Mike Benton is the perfect guide to dinosaurs and the prehistoric world for children aged nine plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.

Learning needs to be fun and enjoyable for every child. Having taught young children (K-2) for many years, I noticed that many of the nonfiction books I read to them were incomplete, which in many cases left them asking more why questions. I would do further research and explain to the students in words and thoughts they could understand. I found that this extra information makes them very happy and more excited regarding successful learning. Each book further explains to the young minds the rest of the story on topics that they had expressed interest in. My books all have the same format and goal. They are written for the child to have a question answered by asking other students, friends, and, finally, the adult who has the truth. The student, being satisfied with what they have learned, can discuss their findings with those they trust most. These short, easy- to-read stories are designed to have caregivers, parents, or grandparents take back the art of listening, discussing, and finally providing the child with much-needed affirmation to build their confidence, learning, and knowledge. These books have the ability to provide a positive learning experience in every child's life.

So you think you're smarter than a fifth grader? Well, as many contestants have already discovered on the smash hit TV show hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, you may have either forgotten more than you realize about "the three R's" or simply never learned in the first place! How much do you really know about third grade math? Fourth grade social studies? Fifth grade science? First grade spelling? You may have a high school diploma or a college degree hanging on your wall, but are you smarter than a fifth grader? You'll find out in this book, which includes brain-teasing ten-question quizzes (including million-dollar bonus questions) on information the average eleven-year-old is expected to know—plus there are great bits of fun and fascinating trivia sprinkled throughout. Go ahead—we dare you to prove you're as bright as that gum-chewing kid with the backpack who's waiting on the corner for that yellow bus every morning. School is back in session. And maybe you'll even learn a thing or two that you missed by not paying attention the first time around.

This series about dinosaurs covers different types of dinosaur, from the incredibly ferocious T-Rex, to the smaller (but just as deadly) Coelophysis. Children can learn about their anatomy, behaviour, eating habits, and imagine what life might have been like in the prehistoric world in an informative way. It includes Internet links to take children to relevant sites on the Net. It also includes the most up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries.