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1) Triceratops
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
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...
2) Iguanodon
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of this herbivorous dinosaur.
3) Ankylosaurus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of this armor-plated dinosaur.
4) 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...
5) Trilobites
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
6) Troodon
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
7) Megalosaurus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides a description of the megalosaurus, a dinosaur species that lived from about 185 million to 160 million years ago, discusses the history of megalosaurus discovery and study, and explains how scientists can tell the difference between the fossils of various dinosaurs.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Provides a description of the compsognathus, a dinosaur species that lived about 150 million years ago, discusses the history of compsognathus discovery and study, and speculates on what life was like for the compsognathus during the Jurassic period.
9) Apatosaurus
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English
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Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of this huge plant-eating dinosaur with the long neck and tail.
10) 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...
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Today's oceans are home to a wide variety of life, but what kind of mysterious aquatic creatures lurked in the water millions of years ago? Crinoids and Blastoids teaches kids about the plantlike animals that inhabited ancient seas and were the early relatives of sea urchins and sea stars. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning...
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...
13) 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...
14) Ichthyosaurs
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Neither fish nor lizards, ichthyosaurs swam ancient seas for nearly 150 million years. This title reveals how more than 80 species of these dolphin-like reptiles commanded Earth's prehistoric waters at the same time dinosaurs walked on land. 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, readers...
15) 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...
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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) 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...
18) Edmontosaurus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dinosaurs once roamed the earth as living, breathing animals. Nowadays, however, the only way scientists can know more about them is through their fossilized bones. Readers will find out how much has been learned through the discovery and study of Edmontosaurus. 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...
19) 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...
20) 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....
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