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Author
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"Working from the fossil record, Richard Ellis explores the natural history of these fierce predators, speculates on their habits, and tells how they eventually became extinct - or did they? He traces the 200-million-year history of the great ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs who swam the ancient oceans - and who, according to some, may even still frequent the likes of Loch Ness."
"The first book about these animals in nearly a century, Sea...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
While often confused as dinosaurs, prehistoric reptiles that could fly (pterosaurs) and swim (plesiosaurs) are distinct from land-dwelling dinosaurs. This book highlights the unique characteristics of these flying and sea-dwelling creatures, demonstrating the diversity and adaptability of prehistoric reptiles. Scientists have learned how the structure of pterosaurs' wings allowed them to take flight and how some plesiosaurs came ashore to lay eggs...
10) Mosasaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about mosasaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
11) Ichthyosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about ichthyosaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this title, early fluent readers meet swimming prehistoric reptiles as they go about their days. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting and survival techniques, swimming behaviors, and aquatic environments. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about swimming prehistoric reptiles using Fact...
13) Plesiosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about plesiosaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Brown Books Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip back in time five hundred million years ago to explore the underwater depths dominated by ancient sea monsters. Uncover the mysteries of the aquatic reptiles lurking below sea-level as they develop long and sharp teeth, massive tails, and unparalleled strength! These features allowed them to defeat all that was in their path and become the unchallenged hegemons of the ocean. Read about the evolution of sea monsters across the Triassic,...
15) Sea reptiles
Author
Series
Publisher
A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers to the Earth's oceans during the Mesozoic era. This book includes photos and descriptions of the body parts and hunting tactics of these ancient, swimming dinosaurs. Diet, movement, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --