Dinosaur Discovery

Dinosaurs had some incredible adaptations-such as plates, horns, and frills. These were necessary to survive and thrive in an eat-or-be-eaten world. This useful guide to more than 40 dinosaurs, including Amargasaurus, Ankylosaurus, and Kentrosaurus, clues in readers to the unique bodies of these reptiles and how paleontologists think they functioned. Each dinosaur is paired with a table of information, which includes when it lived, where it lived, what it ate, and how big it was. An image comparing the creature to a person helps readers fathom their often immense dimensions. This beautifully designed volume is a high-interest resource for any life science studies collection.

The Diplodocus is one of the dinosaurs people can easily recognize: super-long neck, large body, four heavy legs. It was an herbivore-and it was one of many plant-eating dinosaurs! This book gives a brief introduction to 11 dinosaurs that primarily ate plants, including facts about these dino bodies that were specially adapted to plant eating and, in many cases, what plants they ate. Other fascinating facts are also part of the essential dinosaur content, such as the nests some dinosaurs made, as well as each dinosaur's size. A full-color illustration of each example shows readers what scientists think these dinosaurs looked like long ago.

Often, when kids think about dinosaurs, they think huge prehistoric creatures shaking the ground as they walk, monstrous battles between animals that are thousands of pounds, and the fierce roars shown in the movies. But some dinosaurs were small, no bigger than a house pet! In this book, readers learn about 11 dinosaurs that didn't have size on their side, but found a way to survive ancient Earth anyway. Their defenses, body adaptations, diet, and fossils are discussed in the main content, and a vital statistics chart shows when and where they lived at a glance.

With strong flippers and shark-like teeth, Mosasaurus once ruled the oceans. This sea reptile used to swim all over the world. Now, it captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous marine reptile's features, behaviors, and the ocean environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Millions of years ago, Allosaurus was a fearsome giant predator. With sharp claws and knife-like teeth, it once chased down young sauropods and Stegosauruses to eat. Now, this large carnivore captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Jurassic dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the warm environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

As one of the most famous long-necked dinosaurs, the giant Brachiosaurus shook the ground with every slow-moving step. This huge sauropod once lived in herds and ate a ton of plants to sustain its incredible body size. Now, it captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Jurassic dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the flat environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

With a short bill to scoop up food, the bird-like Gallimimus once sprinted across the land on two legs. At top speeds, it was too quick for carnivores to catch. Now, this light and fast dinosaur captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the muddy environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Millions of years ago, Quetzalcoatlus was once the biggest flying creature on Earth. With a wingspan the size of a small plane and a neck as tall as a giraffe, this flying reptile once soared over the land. Now, it captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous reptile's features, behaviors, and their once swampy environment which is now Texas. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Millions of years ago, Giganotosaurus was an eating machine. With ridged teeth and sharp claws, it once hunted herbivores even bigger than itself in swampy lands. Now, this big and fast carnivore captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the warm environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

With a whip-like tail and equally long neck, Diplodocus was once called the "longest dinosaur." It could whip its tail at supersonic speeds, sending meat-eaters scurrying away in fear. Now, it captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Jurassic sauropod's features, behaviors, and the plant-rich environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.

Most young readers have heard of Tyrannosaurus rex and know it was carnivorous, or meat eating. But they'll be surprised to learn about Spinosaurus. It was bigger, though scientists think it did mostly eat fish. In this volume, essential for all dinosaur buffs, readers are introduced to 11 kinds of meat-eating dinosaurs. The main text and list of vital statistics give all the most important information about each: when it lived, how big it was, what it liked to eat, and more. Detailed illustrations accompany each dinosaur's entry in the book, allowing readers to imagine what it may have been like when alive.

Millions of years ago, Spinosaurus was one of the largest dinosaurs around. With a distinctive large sail and crocodile-like snout, it once prowled the deep waterways for large fish and sharks. Now, this huge predator captures the interest of readers. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the hot environment it lived in. With expertly leveled text, action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.