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1) Triceratops
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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...
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Discover how paleontologists dig deep to discover these remains, and how they use them to learn more about the plants and animals that once covered the planet.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects...
3) 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...
4) Trilobites
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Among the earliest animals to live in Earth's oceans, trilobites survived for 300 million years! Young readers will learn about this diverse group of prehistoric arthropods who roamed the sea nearly twice as long as dinosaurs dominated the land. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is...
5) Troodon
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Troodon's name comes from words meaning 'wounding teeth,' which seems very appropriate for this mighty dinosaur! Follow scientists as they uncover how Troodon spent its time on earth so many millions of years ago.|Author/Illustrator biography|Glossary of key words|Index|Informative sidebars|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing...
6) 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...
7) 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...
8) Pelycosaurs
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Pelycosaurs were lizard-like creatures that inhabited Earth long before dinosaurs first appeared. From sail-backed Dimetrodon to tiny Archaeothyris, pelycosaurs shared characteristics of both mammals and reptiles. Learn about the prehistoric animals that preceded dinosaurs by several million years. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history....
9) 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...
10) Archaeopteryx
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The earliest known bird, Archaeopteryx first appeared about 150 million years ago. Kids will be introduced to a creature that was no larger than a crow, but that proved remarkably important to scientists searching for answers about the ancient relatives of modern-day birds. 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 the incredible...
11) 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...
12) 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...
13) Ammonoids
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These now-extinct cephalods were the predecessors of modern-day squid, octopus, and nautilus and survived for nearly 335 million years! Young readers will discover how these shelled creatures came in myriad shapes, sizes, and designs, and how they managed to outlast several mass extinctions until about 65 million years ago. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric...
14) Pterosaurs
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Millions of years ago, our planet was home to several fantastic creatures that now merely exist in the movies or as part of hardened fossil remains. Pterosaurs introduces young readers to the flying reptiles that soared through prehistoric skies while dinosaurs lumbered below. 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 the...
15) Megatherium
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Megatherium was one of the biggest ground sloths that ever existed. This 'great beast' weighed between 3 and 4 tons and was enormous compared to its modern-day relatives, the tree sloths. Read Megatherium to find out more about this huge creature, as well as to learn interesting facts about other ancient ground sloths. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric...
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Commonly called the T-Rex, this fearsome beast is one of the most famous dinosaurs. Learn the truth about this awesome creature. 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,...
17) 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...
18) 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...
19) Coelophysis
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Why were hundreds of Coelophysis fossils found together at a site in New Mexico? Did Coelophysis live in a herd? Was there more than one kind of Coelophysis? And why did Coelophysis die out? Explore the many mysteries that still surround this early dinosaur, hundreds of millions of years after it disappeared. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural...
20) Megalosaurus
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How do scientists tell the bones of one dinosaur from those of another? How are they sure that all the bones are put together correctly? These are just a few of the questions that the history of Megalosaurus brings to light for young dinosaur fans. 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 the incredible creatures of the past,...