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Describes what fossils tell us about the physical characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex.

Takes the reader back 210 million years to the age when dinosaurs first evolved and describes the world of that time.

Documents the discovery and excavation of Seismosaurus, the longest dinsoaur ever found, and reconstructs its appearance and habitat.

Discusses the work of paleontologists searching in the Sahara desert for dinosaur fossils in 2000.

"Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Discovering Fossils. Through fossils such as Mosasaurus and Neanderthal man, readers will discover how we learn about fossils and how they teach us how plants, animals, people, and Earth have changed over time"--Amazon.com.

"Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! A dinosaur cover ed with armor roamed the plains of North America. Did it live near you? Let's find out! This book is about the discovery of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the discovery and classification of dinosaurs and examines individual species. An illustrated guide to over 130 dinosaurs containing notes on where, how, and when they lived, and a description of its size, habits and ecological significance.