Presents the habitat, physical features, diet, and behavior of Utahraptors. Features information about their extinction and fossils. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.
"Engaging images accompany information about the Utahraptor. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7" --.
Describes the research and paleontological investigation that led to the identification and classification of one of the most recent dinosaurs to be discovered, a huge, vicious hunter named the Utahraptor.
Zack and his Native American friend Uta embark on a dangerous investigation when they find a dinosaur egg that hatches into a baby raptor, and set out to explore the mine shafts and tunnels of Silver Mountain in search of the raptor herd.