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Now recreated in popular media at twice its actual size and without feathers, the velociraptor was a well-known carnivore that stood at only 1.6 feet (0.5 m). The dinosaur had powerful back legs with long claws that could tear into their prey and allow them to run around 25 mph (40 km)! Readers discover this and much more about the velociraptor inside this guide to a dangerous, turkey-sized predator, including their diet, lifestyle, comparison to...
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One of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex has probably appeared on the readers' television screens sometime before, but this volume presents a deeper glimpse into the tiny-armed, ferocious creature. With a name meaning "Tyrant Lizard," it's no surprise the animal ranks high on the volume's scary scale, but readers will learn more about the animal, such as the T. rex's diet, height and length, and behaviors. Photos and illustrations of...
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A known carnivore with a name meaning "big lizard," the Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered that readers can learn about in this volume. Featuring age-appropriate diagrams and illustrations, the Megalosaurus comes back to life in the pages! Readers discover which animals today are most similar to the dinosaur, and even the teeth and diet of such a powerful creature. Important facts about the Megalosaurus' environment, survival techniques,...
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A carnivore that was longer and heavier than the iconic T. rex -- the Spinosaurus was the biggest meat-eating dinosaur and moved on two legs during the late Cretaceous period. Readers learn that the Spinosaurus spent a lot of time in water, and notably had a large sail on its back that could grow to 7 feet (2.1 m) high! Age-appropriate images and infographics accompany the many fun facts readers learn throughout the guide, and they can even discover...
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Diplodocus is one of the longest dinosaurs ever to have lived and one of the best-known, as several skeletons have been discovered. Its long, whip-like tail was a wicked weapon! Discover how fast it could move with the Speed-o-Meter, how terrifying it was on the Scary Scale, and which of today's animals it most resembles. With a name meaning 'double beam,' the Diplodocus stood on four legs and lived during the late Jurassic period. This dinosaur was...
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The Stegosaurus is known for the scales along its back, but did you also know the dinosaur had a brain the size of a ping pong ball? Eating both meat and plants, the Stegosaurus roamed the Earth during the late Jurassic period at 30 feet (9.1 m) in length. This volume contains a complete guide for anything a reader might want to know about the dinosaur, including fossils, sketches, fact boxes, and diagrams. Colorful graphics guide readers on their...