Gerry Bailey
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about the Tyrannosaurus rex.
9) Stegosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of Stegosaurus, who lived during the Jurassic period between 155 and 145 million years ago. It had large bony plates, which it probably used for temperature control, soaking up the sun, or catching a cool breeze.
10) Velociraptor
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of Velociraptor, a lightweight dinosaur who used its speed to catch prey. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Velociraptor.
11) Tylosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of Tylosaurus, which swam in the prehistoric seas between 87 and 82 million years ago. It was a fierce marine reptile that used its sharp teeth and huge jaws to feed on sharks and other marine reptiles, such as plesiosaurs, as well as fish. A Tylosaurus could grow as long as 50 feet and was a superb swimmer.
12) Triceratops
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of Triceratops, a dinosaur that was heavier than a present day elephant. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Triceratops.
13) Apatosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of the enormous Apatosaurus. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Apatosaurus.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of the powerfully built sabre-tooth tiger. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about the sabre-tooth tiger.
15) Pteranodon
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of Pteranodon. During the late Cretaceous period, between 89 and 80 million years ago, one of the largest flying reptiles to exist flew in the skies. Its large wingspan and short tail made it very agile so it could turn or dive quickly. Its head could measure nearly six feet (two meters) long and on the back of its head grew a magnificent crest.
16) Parasaurolophus
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Realistic illustrations highlight this story about a day in the life of the Parasaurolophus. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, information sections give all the vital statistics about Parasaurolophus.
17) Ankylosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of Ankylosaurus. This armored beast looked like a walking tank. It lived during the Cretaceous period between 100 and 65 million years ago and fed on plant material. At the end of its tail grew a bony club that it used to protect itself.
20) Weapons and war
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Describes products used to make weapons and explains how they were developed.