Miles, Liz

Looks at some of the largest marine dinosaurs that lived in prehistoric waters, including such creatures as Tylosaurus, Dunkleosteus, Sarcosuchus, and Liopleurodon.

"Some dinosaurs have undoubtedly earned their killer reputations. Reptilian carnivores used many different methods to catch and kill. Bone-crushing jaws, flesh-ripping teeth, and skin-slashing claws panicked prey during the age of the dinosaurs. Some carnivores hunted alone, and others worked in packs. Many were speedy, while others were wily or powerful. This mesmerizing book covers high-interest dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor, as well as future favorites, such as Utahraptor and Carnotaurus. Dinosaur lovers will discover lots to absorb in the detailed charts, labeled illustrations, and spellbinding sidebars"--Provided by the publisher.

"Imagine outrunning a superfast dinosaur, just to be plucked from the ground by a pterosaur in flight. That's probably just what happened to many small prey in the age of the dinosaurs. Pterosaurs were all sizes, from creatures as small as songbirds to the biggest flyer ever known, Quetzalcoatlus. It had a wingspan of 36 feet (11 m)! Readers will get to know much more about various kinds of pterosaurs in this brilliantly illustrated book. A timeline, world map, sidebars, and diagrams further enhance the intriguing text"--Provided by the publisher.

"Our world is in a constant state of gradual change. And Earth today is very different from the place where dinosaurs once roamed. This intriguing volume covers not just the jaw-dropping dinosaurs of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, but also the strange insects, fish, mammals, and other animal life that emerged before and after. Imaginative illustrations, captivating text, and fun fact boxes introduce readers to some of the most bizarre beasts of the prehistoric era, while a timeline aids them in tracing life-forms from their most primitive to today"--Provided by the publisher.

"With vicious and violent beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex on the loose, the odds of a peaceful herbivore surviving an encounter with a carnivorous dinosaur seem long. However, plant-eating dinosaurs had plenty of defenses to help them battle such brutes. Pachycephalosaurids had especially thick bones to head-butt their enemies. Stegosauruses had plates and spikes to deter carnivores. Other dinosaurs, such as Ankylosaurs, had tough, plated bodies, like tanks! This dinosaur-packed volume showcases remarkable details about these creatures as well as touches upon important science topics, such as adaptations and the predator/prey relationship"--Provided by the publisher.

A collection of humorous poetry and explains how to explore a poems's meaning and the techniques that poets use to create an effect.

Introduces prehistoric sea creatures through an imaginary safari to a hidden island, describing different creatures such as turtles, giant snails, swimming lizards and more.

An introduction to dinosaurs, discussing which dinosaurs were the biggest, smallest, deadliest, and more.

You're on a Caribbean island in the Spanish Main. The year is 1718CE and it is the Golden Age of Piracy. Your mission is to meet people and find out about their lives. Choose some clothes from this pile. Hurry - you only have six hours!.