Books in Prehistoric! series

Why was it so cold? How big were they? What were the ice ages? Find out answers to all of these questions in this exciting title. Young learners will love reading about the amazing, and often fierce, creatures that used to roam the earth, fly through the skies, and swim the ocieans. How these animals lived, what they ate, and the theories as to why they died out are all discussed.

When did dinosaurs live? Why did they die out? What was the biggest dinosaur? Travel back to prehistoric times and find out the answers to these and many other questions. Young learners will love reading about the amazing, and often fierce, creatures that used to roam the earth, fly through the skies, and swim the oceans. How these animals lived, what they ate, and the theories as to why they died out are all discussed.

The stillness of the prehistoric forest is shattered by a loud pounding sound. What could it be? It's Tyrannosaurus rex, the fiercest predator in all the land, and she is hungry! What will Tyrannosaurus rex find to eat? Kids are bound to love this book with its detailed illustrations and storyline that has been reviewed by paleontologists at the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy. Included is an Audiobook CD and a tear-out poster for extended learning fun.Book Features:- Fantastic illustrations and accurate facts- 32 pages- Poster and pictorial glossary- Audiobook CD- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback: 8 1/2 x 11 inches

Why does that dinosaur have sharp plates down its back? Readers will learn the answer to this question and more as they explore the world of plated dinosaurs. Readers may be familiar with the Stegosaurus, but they’ll also meet some of its spiky friends such as Huayangosaurus and Crichtonsaurus. Readers will enjoy exciting text and fast facts, which are perfectly paired with a detailed illustration of each dinosaur. Anatomy, behavior, and diet are just a few of the subjects that are covered. Readers are sure to leave this book with a sharp understanding of these plated dinosaurs!

There are many reasons why the prehistoric world captures the imagination of children, but dinosaurs certainly play a major role. It only makes sense, therefore, to open the Prehistoric World series with an investigation of that world's best-known inhabitants -- dinosaurs. Painting a vivid picture of life as we think it then existed, each book features a different type of dinosaur, focusing on a well-known member of a particular group but also discussing its relatives and other similar creatures. Coverage includes the animal's physical characteristics, the world in which it lived, how it lived, and the secrets of its daily survival. An easy-to-read, concise text and full-color, captioned illustrations showing the creatures in action bring the prehistoric world to life for young children.