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1) Oviraptor
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"Scientists who study dinosaurs often have to be good detectives. And like detectives, they sometimes come to the wrong conclusions. That's what happened when George Olson discovered the first Oviraptor fossil. Learn why Olson named the new dinosaur 'egg stealer' and how later scientists finally uncovered the truth about Oviraptor. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources...
3) Maiasaura
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"The story of the Maiasaura is a story of good mothers, both dinosaur and human! One good mom's discovery of Maiasaura bones changed the ideas of many scientists about how some dinosaurs cared for their young. Find out for yourself what made Maiasaura such a good dino parent. Would you like one as your mother? Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research,...
4) 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...
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) 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...
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) 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...
9) 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...
10) Glyptodonts
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What prehistoric animal was the size of a small car and had a thick shell that covered its back, neck, and sides? Glyptodonts provides an introduction to these unusual creatures that were the ancient relatives of modern-day anteaters and armadillos. 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...
11) Plesiosaurs
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Sharp teeth and excellent hunting and swimming skills made plesiosaurs dangerous additions to prehistoric oceans. Young readers will get a glimpse of what life was like for these fierce predators as they scoured the waves in search of their next meal. 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...
12) Diplodocus
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The massive Diplodocus was one of the largest creatures around when it walked the Earth. When paleontologists discovered its fossilized bones sixty-five million years later, Diplodocus captured the imaginations of some of the richest and most powerful men of the time. Find out why this 'double-beamed' dinosaur continues to fascinate scientists and readers alike to this day. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone...
13) 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...
14) 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...
15) 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...
16) 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....
17) 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...
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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...
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Roar! Swordlike teeth made this prehistoric cat a formidable predator long after dinosaurs had ceased to roam Earth. Kids will enjoy reading about this infamous carnivore and how it used it hunting skills and terrifying teeth to wreak havoc until about 10,000 years ago.| 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...
20) Psittacosaurus
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In 1922, a team of scientists endured many hardships while traveling to Mongolia in search of dinosaurs. Readers will reap the benefits of their trials as they learn all about the new dinosaur they discovered there--the Psittacosaurus. 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...
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