Discover the hidden world
Follow That Tiny-Dactyl introduces the tiny dinosaurs and the children who begin exploring their habitat.
Book Series · 6 Books
Microsaurs Books
In order from Follow That Tiny-Dactyl to Tiny-Tricera Troubles.
Six highly illustrated adventures send two children into a hidden world filled with tiny dinosaurs, scientific discoveries, and outsized trouble.
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Reading order
How to Read the Microsaurs Books
Read the six books in numbered order, beginning with Follow That Tiny-Dactyl. The children learn more about the hidden world and meet new dinosaur species as the adventures continue.
Sources: Macmillan's Dustin Hansen page, Macmillan volume 1 ISBN record, Macmillan volume 6 ISBN record.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Dinosaur chases, getting lost, threatened creatures, and escapes create suspense, but the tiny scale, jokes, and plentiful illustrations soften the danger. Curiosity, teamwork, and protecting animals are recurring themes.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Follow That Tiny-Dactyl
A tiny dinosaur crash leads to a secret lab and big adventures.
224 pages· 19,591 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Danny and Lin's adventure begins when a tiny dinosaur crashes into Lin's helmet. Their investigation uncovers a secret lab with inventions like the Shrink-a-Fier. As they track a pterodactyl, they discover a world of Microsaurs and unexpected challenges. Can they navigate this new realm and its surprises?
In reading order
Microsaurs Series
6 books · Published 2017–2019
#1
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Follow That Tiny-Dactyl
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
A tiny dinosaur crash leads to a secret lab and big adventures.
#2
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Tiny-Raptor Pack Attack
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Tiny dinosaurs escape, causing chaos and adventure.
#3
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That's My Tiny-Saurus Rex
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
Tiny T-rex twins wreak havoc. Can Danny and Lin fix the chaos before time runs out?
#4
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Tiny-Stego Stampede
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018
#5
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Beware the Tiny-Spino
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
A secret about tiny dinosaurs risks exposure. Can rivals unite to protect them?
#6
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Tiny-Tricera Troubles
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019
A lab mishap unleashes a full-sized Triceratops at a town festival. Can it be stopped?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Microsaurs series?
There are 6 books in the Microsaurs series. It began with Follow That Tiny-Dactyl in 2017, and the newest book, Tiny-Tricera Troubles, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Microsaurs books in?
Start with Follow That Tiny-Dactyl and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Microsaurs books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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