Books in Dinosaurs Series series

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and fossil record of Tyrannosaurus rex. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Everybody head for coverhere comes a T-Rex! Like other giant carnivorous dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex had a large head and powerful jaws filled with long, sharp teeth. They were fierce hunters who used their thewy hind legs to chase down their prey. Some of these giant carnivores grew to the length of four automobiles. They must have been a terrifying presence to other dinosaurs. Inside this book, stunning illustrations of these frightening hunters are sure to interest readers.

Velociraptors were members of a group of dinosaurs that included small, bird-like carnivores. The word raptor comes from the Latin word seize, which means to take something by force. This explains the way the Velociraptor and other raptors survivedby forcefully taking what they needed. Although most were smaller than an adult human, they are believed to have been fierce hunters with several weapons. They had sharp teeth and a sharp claw on each hind foot. Colorful illustrations of carnivorous raptors will engage and amaze readers.

The Middle Jurassic period was one of change in both the natural landscape and the forms of life roaming Earth. Readers take a close look at the diverse environments of this period including African forests and European coastlines. They also learn about the amazing creatures that inhabited these varied places, including the most unique dinosaurs to ever exist. Colorful, cutting-edge artwork allows readers to see incredible features of these dinosaurs in astounding detail, including feathers, spikes, and very sharp teeth.

Readers discover incredible dinosaurs and lush landscapes in this vibrant book. They experience the flourishing natural environments of the Lower Jurassic period including green jungles and vast oceans. Cutting-edge artwork brings new depth and detail to renderings of the most amazing creatures of the Lower Jurassic. Readers are introduced to fierce hunters, such as Lophostropheus, flying pterosaurs, and many more remarkable reptiles. They even see how these creatures would look next to humans with the help of a detailed scale.