Alphabet of Dinosaurs

The Smithsonian imprimatur matters here: paleontologists reviewed this book for scientific accuracy, which separates it from the many alphabet-plus-dinosaurs titles that trade on excitement while fudging the facts. The included CD narrates each poem and precisely pronounces every dinosaur name — a genuine service when the names run to Zigongosaurus. For a preschool or early elementary dinosaur enthusiast, getting the names right matters enormously to self-esteem as an expert. The honest caveat is that the rhymes are uneven — some lines are clearly strained to fit the meter — and a few letter choices (M for museum, Q for quadruped, X for x-ray) stretch beyond actual dinosaur names, which may disappoint purists. But the combination of scientific accuracy, audio support, and genuine alphabetic coverage makes it a strong choice for the science-minded young reader.