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Learn more about the dinosaurs Ankylosaurus and other armor-plated herbivores.

Introduces the class of dinosaurs known as horned herbivores, describing the time period in which they lived, their various types, and the physical characteristics of each type, including such examples as Diabloceratrops, Styracosaurus, and Zuniceratops.

Discusses the velociraptors, a group of dinosaurs that included small, bird-like carnivores that survived by forcefully taking what they needed and are believed to have been fierce hunters with several weapons.

"This title will help readers discover Allosaurus dinosaurs that lived in the late Jurassic period around 150 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Allosaurus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

Travel millions of years back in time to meet the velociraptor ! Learn everything from what the velociraptor looked like to what it ate, and even where their goliath fossils have been found today. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about the velociraptor through easy-to-read, simple text alongside colorful images! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

"This title will help readers discover Ankylosaurus dinosaurs that lived in the late Cretaceous period around 70 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Ankylosaurus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

"An introduction to small theropods, a group of dinosaurs that walked on two legs and that included the meat-eating dinosaurs, and to prehistoric birds. Features include an original drawing of each dinosaur, fun facts, a glossary, and a list of additional resources"--

Travel millions of years back in time to meet the Apatosaurus! Learn everything from what the Apatosaurus looked like to what it ate, and even where their goliath fossils have been found today. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about the Apatosaurus through easy-to-read, simple text alongside colorful images! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....