allosaurus

Contributes information about the dinosaur allosaurus, detailing when it lived, its characteristics, diet, and behaviors, and the probable cause of its extinction. Includes digital images, an anatomical diagram with captions, a glossary, and resources for further information.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the allosaurus dinosaur.

"Unlike many dinosaurs, the Allosaurus was found all over the world! Young paleontologists will love delving into the prehistoric world of the Allosaurus in this book, learning what made it so different than other dinosaurs. While it wasn't the biggest carnivore, the Allosaurus was still dangerous. With a name that translates to "different lizard," the Allosaurus was truly unique"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the Allosaurus dinosaur.

Describes what the allosaurus dinosaur looked like, where it lived, and what it ate, with large color photographs, more facts, and glossary terms.

Shares what archaeologists have learned about the appearance, appetite, and behaviors of the allosaurus, and looks at theories about why dinosaurs became extinct.

Here comes an allosaurus! The fierce predator races toward its prey. It sinks its sharp teeth into its latest meal! Scenes like this one were common during the Jurassic Period, when the allosaurus walked the earth.

"What would it be like to live as a dinosaur? Young readers will discover that dinosaur lives had many similarities to present-day animals: they hatched, ran, hunted, hid from predators, and grew to adulthood. However, the world these creatures from the far past inhabited was very different from that of today; a great example is that a simple thing like grass didn't yet exist. Repetitive sight words make this a great story for beginning readers and dinosaur enthusiasts alike"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and fossil record of Allosaurus.

An introduction to the allosaurus that describes what the dinosaur looked like, where it lived, and what scientists have learned about it by studying fossils.