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"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about dinosaurs. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--

Uses letters to a fictional bird character named Dr. Fisher to teach children about dinosaurs.

"Presents unusual facts about dinosaurs, covering such subjects as feathered dinosaurs, interesting scientific names, and art that dinosaurs have inspired."--

Provides life size facts about dinosaurs.

"Tyrannosaurus rex's closest living relative is the alligator, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, the massive carnivore was actually more closely related to chickens!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique question-and-answer format, proficient readers are quizzed about dinosaurs to see if they can separate facts from 'lies.' The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this [book."--

"From terrifying tyrannosaurus and gigantic argentinosaurus to vicious velociraptor, mini microraptor, and many more, meet the dinosaurs and explore their extraordinary world. Awesome facts and incredible photographs on every page-- plus amazing stories of weird and wonderful from Ripley's Believe It or Not!"--P. [4] of cover.

Questions and answers explore such topics as what the dinosaurs were, what they ate, what color they were, and how we know about them.

"Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they...