Pteranodon
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Pteranodon was a large flying reptile called a pterosaur. It was known for its sleek, featherless body and the long, pointed crest on the back of its head. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Pteranodon, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Sauroposeidon
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Sauroposeidon means "earthquake god lizard." This dinosaur was named for its massive size, which scientists think may have caused the ground to shake when Sauroposeidon walked. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Sauroposeidon, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Deinonychus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Deinonychus was part of the dromaeosaur family of dinosaurs, which are often called raptors. It was one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Deinonychus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Apatosaurus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Apatosaurus was one of the largest animals to ever live on land. This dinosaur had a neck more than 17 feet (5 meters) long. It used
its long neck to eat leaves from tree branches. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Apatosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Pterodactyl
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Pterodactyl, which is properly known as Pterodactylus, was not actually a dinosaur. It was part of a group of flying reptiles called
pterosaurs. Pterodactyl had a long fourth finger, which provided support for its wings. Learn more about this remarkable reptile
in Pterodactyl, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Diplodocus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Diplodocus was more than 80 feet (24 meters) long, from head to tail. Its long tail and neck made it one of the longest animals to ever walk the Earth. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Diplodocus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Triceratops
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Triceratops had a stocky, powerful body similar to the modern-day rhinoceros. It is best known for having three large horns on
its head. Triceratops used these horns to defend itself from predators. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Triceratops,
a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Velociraptor
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Velociraptor was a small, feathered predatory dinosaur. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being
one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Velociraptor, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Spinosaurus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Spinosaurus was possibly the largest predatory dinosaur that ever lived, surpassing the better-known Tyrannosaurus rex in size. The long bones sticking out of its back looked like a giant sail. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Spinosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Ankylosaurus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Ankylosaurus is best known for its armor-covered body. Its fused bones and armored body have led many paleontologists to describe it as the tank of the dinosaur world. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Ankylosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Tyrannosaurus rex means "tyrant lizard king." This famous dinosaur had sharp, serrated teeth that were up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, or about the same size as a banana. It hunted other dinosaurs for food. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
Stegosaurus
Part of the Mighty Dinosaurs (Carr) series
Stegosaurus lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers. It is best known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all
dinosaurs. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Stegosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.