Finn, Peter

"Only 6 feet (1.8 m) long, the Velociraptor certainly wasn't the largest dinosaur. However, this predator is considered one of the deadliest. Hunting in packs, Velociraptors used their intelligence to find their next meal. Devouring eggs and even other dinosaurs, the Velociraptor would eat anything it could get its claws into! Through illustrations of what these feathered creatures may have looked like, young readers will discover how the Velociraptor survived millions of years ago and what made it so dangerous!"--Provided by publisher.

"The Tyrannosaurus rex was a deadly predator that is believed to have eaten nearly any prey it came across. Reaching more than fourty feet (12 meters) tall with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, the Tyrannosaurs rex was the king of dinosaurs. Through illustrations of both what scientists believe these dinosaurs looked like and what their homes may have looked like, young readers will discover what life was like millions of years ago. With facts about where the Tyrannosaurus rex was discovered and what is known about it, readers will learn how the Tyrannosaurs rex ruled the Cretaceous era!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce swimming.

Simple text and photographs introduce hiking.

". . . presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts, as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters"--Provided by publisher.

"For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids[.] This . . . text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the . . . stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original 'Little Mermaid' fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many merfolk sightings and consider what they believe"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn't explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. [Contains] historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume . . . learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales"--Provided by publisher.

"Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years--and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this . . . text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in 'Beowulf' and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths"--Provided by publisher.

"Triceratops is one of the most popular dinosaurs, and it's not hard to see why! With a three-horned head, and short, powerful legs, Triceratops could fight off even the strongest predator. While there is still a lot to learn about Triceratops, young paleontologists will get a jump-start on what scientists believe life looked like for these dinosaurs. With illustrations of what scientists believe these creatures may have looked like, this book helps young readers discover many fun facts about Triceratops and the prehistoric world"--Provided by publisher.

"Found in North America millions of years ago, the Diplodocus was an herbivore, but it could do some serious damage! With a whip-like tail that could swing at 800 miles (1,287 km) per hour, the Diplodocus kept itself safe from predators while it dined on leaves and plants. Young readers will discover how the Diplodocus is believed to have looked and acted. With illustrations paired closely with important facts, this book invites readers to imagine how the huge dinosaur lived and grew"--Provided by publisher.