The
Age of Dinosaurs lasted about 186 million years. Those millions of years
produced creatures whose names: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus
are familiar to book and movie audiences.
Animal Planet’s new chapter book, DINOSAURS! opens with an overview that introduces
some of the more familiar names, explains the basics of fossilization, details how
dinosaur are placed in orders and groups, and describes the characteristics
that dinosaurs share.
Included
in the eleven chapters are a wide range of topics: the bi-pedal theropods,
T-Rex, dinosaur parents, feathered dinosaurs, the gigantic sauropods, anatomy,
and carnivores vs. herbivores.
An
abundance of photographs enrich the text and provide visual interest. Inserts
titled IN YOUR NEWS FEED supply thumbnail discussions ranging from growth rates
in dinosaur hatchlings, to the Pinocchio Rex named for its long nose. FACT
FILES, highlight extraordinary details such as the discovery of the most
complete T-Rex skeleton, Sue -- the remarkable mummification of dinosaur skin
brought to light by a 16-year-old amateur paleontologist – as well as
discussions of dinosaur eggs, and the ways in which Stegosaurus and Ankylosaurus
utilized their armored tails in battle. Colored text boxes define terms, and
offer extra details.
A
fun and informative resource for young dinosaur fans.
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