Books in How Do Dinosaurs...? series

Curious which creatures ruled when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Get ready to meet the record-setters, including the biggest, smallest, smartest, weirdest, deadliest, most notorious, and most mysterious of all time. You'll find fantastic firsts, including the first dinosaur fossils found and the first dinos in space. And you'll meet other rad, remarkable creatures that lived before, after, and alongside them. Did you know that the largest fish, the largest turtle, and the largest flying animal that ever existed lived during the time of the dinosaurs? Or that mammals – no bigger than a small dog when dinosaurs roamed – eventually evolved into massive land animals? See who wins in head-to-head species smackdowns and enjoy games that complement the records.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about tyrannosaurus rex! With its sharp teeth, the carnivorous tyrannosaurus rex comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content.

With more than 7 million copies sold, everybody's favorite bestselling dinosaurs are back to say: "I love you," in a VERY big way!NARRATOR: Jane YolenFORMAT: 1 CD, UnabridgedParents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny audiobook, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this audiobook, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care.

The dinosaur group ornithopods included the giant Parasaurolophus, the tiny Lesothosaurus, and many other dinosaurs in between. The name ornithopod comes from the Greek words for bird foot, which describes the dinosaurs three-toed feet. However, this isnt the only similarity the ornithopods had with birds. They also had duckbills or beaks. The detailed illustrations and informative text in this book give readers a close-up look at twelve birdlike dinosaurs.

Sure you know T-Rex was the meat-eating king and brontosaurus munched on leaves, but what else was on the dino dining menu during the Mesozoic era? Meet the 'vores: carnivores, piscivores, herbivores, insectivores, "trashivores," "sunivores," and omnivores like us. Readers will be surprised and inspired to learn about dino diets and they'll get to explore how scientists can tell which dinosaurs ate what just from looking at fossils! Journey through artist and author Hannah Bonner's whimsical world to learn how the dinosaurs and their contemporaries bit, chewed, and soaked up their food.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about velociraptor! The fast and feathered velociraptor comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content.

With state-of-the-art, digitally modeled images, fantastic photos of fossils, and up-to-date scientific interpretations, Bizarre Dinosaurs introduces dino-lovers to a group of very strange creatures indeed. The cast of characters includes Masiakasaurus, a fierce some beast whose mouth bristled with serrated, slightly hooked, forward-poking teeth; Deinocheirus with his ungainly long arms and huge triple claws; Epedendrosaurus with a tiny body and pinky fingers as long as his arms; and flat-faced Dracorex hogwartsia, the "dragon king of Hogwarts," named after Harry Potter’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Paleontologist Josh Smith uses clear and informed text to tell kids what we know and what we are still guessing about this collection of odd-looking monsters, including how scientists think they used their individual bizarre characteristics. In his introduction, life-long dinosaur enthusiast John Updike gives young readers a new perspective on the sheer weirdness of dinosaurs by turning our relationship with them on its head: "How weird might a human body look to dinosaurs?" he asks. "That thin and featherless skin, that dish-flat face, that limp upright stance, those feeble, clawless five digits at the end of each limb, that ghastly utter lack of a tail—ugh. Whatever did this creature do to earn his place in the sun, a well-armored, nicely specialized dino might ask."

Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about brachiosaurus! Tall enough to reach treetops, brachiosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content.

Travel millions of years back in time to meet the stegosaurus! Learn everything from what the stegosaurus looked like to what it ate, and even where their goliath fossils have been found today. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will gather basic information about the stegosaurus through easy-to-read, simple text alongside colorful images! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Take a trip back in time to the Cretaceous Period to learn about triceratops! With sharp horns and a large frill around its neck, triceratops comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content.