Introducing dinosaurs
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1) Allosaurus
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Long ago, a once-mighty Allosaurus stalked the land searching for helpless prey for dinner, too sick to battle stronger dinosaurs. Millions of years later, scientists discovered the bones of this 'different lizard' in Wyoming and named him Big Al. Read how Big Al helped them learn more about Allosaurus and its days on Earth. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric...
2) Ankylosaurus
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Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this 'stiff lizard' could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists--and unsuspecting readers--to this day. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric...
3) Apatosaurus
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Apatosaurus was one of the biggest animals to ever walk the planet! Find out more about the Apatosaurus's life, what it ate, and what scientists have learned from its fossils. Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color...
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Compsognathus was a tiny dinosaur not much bigger than a chicken. Find out how this little animal survived in a world filled with much larger creatures. Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color illustrations with simple,...
5) Iguanodon
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Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp teeth or pointy spikes. Even thunderstorms could pose a danger. Learn how Iguanodon survived on Earth for nearly twenty million years and why its fossils have been discovered all over the planet. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning about...
6) Maiasaura
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Maisaura's name means 'good mother lizard.' Find out why scientists believe these dinosaurs were such good moms. Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color illustrations with simple, straightforward text, plus maps and...
7) Oviraptor
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Oviraptor's name means 'egg thief.' Learn why scientists made a mistake when they named this dinosaur! Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color illustrations with simple, straightforward text, plus maps and other special...
8) Spinosaurus
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How did Spinosaurus get its name? What did it eat? Find the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book. Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color illustrations with simple, straightforward text, plus...
9) Stegosaurus
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Have you ever tried putting together a puzzle without knowing what it would look like when you had finished? If you have, you know what Othniel Charles Marsh felt like as he put together the bones and plates of a Stegosaurus he had discovered. Follow Stegasaurus from its life on Earth millions of years ago to its reconstruction in a museum--bones, plates, and all! The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone...
10) Triceratops
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and...
12) Velociraptor
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While Velociprator means 'quick thief,' did this small dinosaur actually steal its food? Find the answer to this and other questions in this fascinating book. Dinosaurs--they're fascinating, scary, mysterious, and just plain cool. No wonder kids love them! With the pace of new discoveries, there's more to learn about these amazing creatures all the time. The Child's World's Introducing Dinosaurs series combines eye-catching color illustrations with...