When did the Cretaceous period begin? What was the deadliest predator in prehistoric oceans? Which dinosaur had armored eyelids? From the fast and fierce Velociraptor to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus, find out about dinosaurs and other amazing reptiles who ruled the planet during the Cretaceous period.
"Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bite through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino"--Provided by publisher.
"Images accompany information about mosasaurs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Text and illustrations look at the Archelon, an ancient turtle, describing what it looked like, how big it was, what it ate, where their fossils have been found and more.
"Guides readers on a journey through time, bringing them closer to prehistoric life than ever before. Step back 120 million years into the vast forests and endless deserts of prehistory. Imagine soaring with the first birds and walking among herds of gentle, leaf-eating giants."--Back cover.
"Engaging images accompany information about triceratops. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--.
An introduction to iguanodons that provides information on when and where they lived, what they ate, how they moved, what they looked like, and where their bones have been found.
An introduction to hadrosauruses that provides information on when and where they lived, what they ate, how they moved, what they looked like, and where their bones have been found.
"Provides facts about the anatomy and behavior of Tyrannosaurus rex and includes information about the time period in which this dinosaur lived"--OCLC.
