Give the young dinosaur fan in your life an action-packed, scientifically grounded adventure that puts them right in the middle of a real raptor hunt!

Written by world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker, Raptor Pack brings readers into a thrilling day in the life of a Deinonychus pack — the fearsome dinosaurs behind the "raptor" legend. From tracking and taking down an injured tenontosaur to climbing trees and dozing off, only to find themselves hunted by something even bigger, this story is equal parts riveting narrative and real science. Perfect for confident readers aged 7–9, it's a Step into Reading Step 5 title that makes paleontology genuinely exciting.

Real Science, Real Thrills: Dr. Bakker uses his expertise as a working paleontologist to ground every dramatic moment in authentic dinosaur behaviour, making this far more than just a story.
How Scientists Think: Includes a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how researchers study rocks, minerals, fossils, claws, teeth, and bones — and even observe modern predators — to piece together raptor behaviour.
Builds Reading Confidence: As a Step 5 title in the beloved Step into Reading series, this book is designed to challenge and reward growing readers, with a Lexile level of 760L.
Stunning Paleo-Art: Vivid, detailed illustrations by celebrated paleo-artist Mike Skrepnick bring the Cretaceous world to life on every page.

About the Author

DR. ROBERT T. BAKKER is one of the most respected vertebrate paleontologists in the world. Often credited with starting the "dinosaur renaissance" — a movement that transformed how scientists and the public understand dinosaurs — he serves as curator of paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. His passion for making dinosaur science accessible to young readers shines through every page of Raptor Pack.

MIKE SKREPNICK is a celebrated paleo-artist who specialises in dinosaurs. He has illustrated numerous books in the Step into Reading series, including Dinosaurs Alive! and Raptor Pack, and his meticulous, dynamic artwork has made him a favourite among dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Product Details

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: June 24, 2003
Language: English
Print length: 48 pages
ISBN-13: 9780375823039
Reading age: 7–9 years
Dimensions: 6.00" W × 9.00" H × 0.10" D

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