Exploring Dinosaurs
Children are fascinated with dinosaurs! Tap into this natural curiosity and build a foundation for students' knowledge of prehistoric natural history. Each title in the Exploring Dinosaurs series delves into a specific dinosaur family and the modern-day discoveries that have enabled us to learn about dinosaur habitats, foods, enemies, and more. Stunning full-color photographs and illustrations, informative sidebars, and resources for further research will engage readers and promote independent learning. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, suggested places to visit, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Titles
All 12 titles found.
Long ago, a once-mighty Allosaurus stalked the land searching for helpless prey for dinner, More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 750
- ATOS 5.1
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 750
- ATOS 5.1
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Find out how the enormous, plant-eating Apatosaurus gained the name 'deceptive lizard.'… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 780
- ATOS 5.3
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
We think of dinosaurs as big and ferocious. Yet the name Compsognathus means 'pretty jaw!'… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 800
- ATOS 5.5
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 680
- ATOS 4.9
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The story of the Maiasaura is a story of good mothers, both dinosaur and human! One good… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 670
- ATOS 4.5
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Scientists who study dinosaurs often have to be good detectives. And like detectives, they… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 670
- ATOS 4.8
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Spinosaurus was a truly unique dinosaur. But it has certainly left behind plenty of… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 780
- ATOS 5.2
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Have you ever tried putting together a puzzle without knowing what it would look like when… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 800
- ATOS 5.4
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 730
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
When you think of dinosaurs, do you think of ferocious meat-eaters terrorizing everything… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 720
- ATOS 5.2
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
What can scientists learn from an ancient fossil of two dinosaurs locked in battle? Plenty! More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 710
- ATOS 4.9
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5