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Books in Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals series

  • Parasaurolophus Escapes

    Dawn Bentley

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, Sept. 1, 2006)
    One misty day, as a Parasaurolophus searches for food, he is separated from his group. The longer he is alone, the more risk there is of encouraging danger. As he looks for his group, a fierce Albertosaurus lunges for him! 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
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  • Stegosaurus

    Gerry Bailey, Karen Carr

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    Presents a day in the life of a stegosaurus, describes their physical characteristics, and discusses different members of the stegosaur family, including the Kentrosaurus, Wuerhosaurus, and Tuojiangosaurus.
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  • Saber-Tooth Trap - a Smithsonian Prehistoric Pals Book

    Dawn Bentley, Trevor Reaveley

    Paperback (Soundprints Corp Audio, April 1, 2005)
    Saber-Tooth Tiger and his pack approach a shallow lake. The waters look calm and inviting, but just under the surface is a very sticky tar-like substance. It's a trap; Will he be able to escape? 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
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  • Velociraptor: Small and Speedy

    Dawn Beatley, Karen Carr

    Hardcover (Soundprints, April 1, 2009)
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  • Apatosaurus

    Gerry Bailey, Trevor Reaveley

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of the enormous Apatosaurus. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Apatosaurus.
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  • Woolly Mammoth in Trouble

    Dawn Bentley

    Hardcover (Soundprints, July 1, 2010)
    14" wooly mammoth plush from the Smithsonian Institution ~ original set includes cd and book
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  • Sabre-Tooth Tiger

    Gerry Bailey, Trevor Reaveley

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    "Amazing fact-filled story tells how prehistoric animals survived and thrived!"--Cover.
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  • Woolly Mammoth

    Gerry Bailey, Karen Carr

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    This book tells the story of the Woolly Mammoth, an animal that lived during the last Ice Age. Its long outer hair and inner layer of wool helped it withstand the bitterly cold conditions. Huge curved tusks were used to dig for food under the snow and as a powerful weapon against enemies. The Woolly Mammoth weighed up to six-and-a-half tons (six metric tons) and stood ten feet (three meters) tall.
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  • Apatosaurus

    Gerry Bailey, Trevor Reaveley

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    This book tells the story of the enormous Apatosaurus, who lived during the late Jurassic period between 170 and 140 million years ago. It weighed up to 33 tons (30 metric tons), was more than 65 feet (20 meters) long, yet ate only plant food. It had bony skids on the underside of its long tail to protect the soft parts.
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  • Tylosaurus

    Gerry Bailey, Karen Carr

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    This book tells the story of Tylosaurus, which swam in the prehistoric seas between 87 and 82 million years ago. It was a fierce marine reptile that used its sharp teeth and huge jaws to feed on sharks and other marine reptiles, such as plesiosaurs, as well as fish. A Tylosaurus could grow as long as 50 feet (15 meters) and was a superb swimmer.
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  • Parasaurolophus

    Gerry Bailey, Gabe McIntosh

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    This book tells the story of Parasaurolophus, who lived 76 to 74 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. It belonged to a group called hadrosaurs, or duck-billed dinosaurs, named after their flat beak. Parasaurolophus had a long crest that swept back over its head. The crest was hollow, and Parasaurolophus probably used it to make deep honking sounds.
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  • Pteranodon

    Gerry Bailey, Karen Carr

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 31, 2011)
    This book tells the story of Pteranodon. During the late Cretaceous period, between 89 and 80 million years ago, one of the largest flying reptiles to exist flew in the skies. Its large wingspan and short tail made it very agile so it could turn or dive quickly. Its head could measure nearly six feet (two meters) long and on the back of its head grew a magnificent crest.
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