Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the "weapons" on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.
Meat eaters, plant eaters…stomp through a world of the scariest, largest creatures that walked prehistoric Earth. Learn how paleontologists--dinosaur detectives--uncover the important clues that have revealed what we know about these terrifying animals. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
Read about the invention of certain tools, and how they have been improved over time to become the technology we use today.
The only way we can learn about dinosaurs is by studying their fossils. Read about how comparing fossils shows us how different dinosaurs moved, what foods they ate, and how they protected themselves.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. They lived alongside many ancient mammals that can no longer be found. Incredible changes on Earth have left us with fossils that scientists use to learn more about the ancestors of today's mammals.
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Lush, deep forests once grew where we now have frozen oceans and glaciers. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are some ancient plants that are still living today!
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Scientists study important clues that were left behind to learn what kinds of dinosaurs lived where, what they ate, and how fast they could run. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still dinosaur relatives living today!
Earth was a lot different when dinosaurs were alive. Back then, the world's oceans were ruled by large sea monsters. Even though there have been incredible changes on Earth, there are still sea monster relatives living today!
Claws that slash, teeth that tear, and tail clubs that crush--dinosaurs were once the terror of the planet! Check out the dramatic illustrations of dinosaurs and the "weapons" on these ancient giants! Their weapons were adaptations that helped them hunt and defend themselves. A great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.
Meat eaters, plant eaters…stomp through a world of the scariest, largest creatures that walked prehistoric Earth. Learn how paleontologists--dinosaur detectives--uncover the important clues that have revealed what we know about these terrifying animals. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.
It’s a beautiful day in Deanville and the gang is presented with a new challenge. How will the kids solve this difficult new task? And how does a Greek mathematician play an important role in the solution? Think like an engineer and work alongside Jesse and pals to figure it out!
A young girl imagines what it would be like to go back in time and play hockey against sabertoothed cats during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct. Readers will learn how sabertoothed cats lived and hunted in packs in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about sabertoothed cats using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
A young boy imagines what it would be like to go back in time and travel with a herd of woolly mammoths during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct. Readers will learn how woolly mammoths lived and traveled in the snow and survived sabertoothed cat attacks in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about woolly mammoths using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
In If I Gardened with a Giant Ground Sloth, a young girl imagines what it would be like if a giant ground sloth lived in the present day and helped her plant and harvest a garden. Readers will learn how giant ground sloths lived during the last Ice Age and how they would live if they existed now in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about giant ground sloths using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
In If I Played Baseball with Dodo Birds, a young boy imagines what it would be like to go back in time and play baseball with dodos during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct. Readers will learn how dodos lived in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about dodos using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
In If I Played Ring Toss with a Woolly Rhinoceros, a young boy imagines what it would be like to go back in time and play ring toss with a woolly rhinoceros and her calf during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct. Readers will learn how woolly rhinoceroses lived in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about woolly rhinoceroses using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
A young girl imagines what it would be like to go back in time and hunt and eat with dire wolves during the last Ice Age, before they went extinct. Readers will learn how dire wolves hunted and lived in packs in a fun, fictional format. Action packed illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about dire wolves using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. This book also features a diagram, a picture glossary, an index, a table of contents, and tools for teachers and caregivers.
Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic 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.
At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic 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.
Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bit 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.
Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Hedy Lamarr and Classified Communication examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to modern technology like Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Alice H. Parker and the Furnace examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern home heating systems. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
This book explores scientific research and amazing discoveries of toothy dinosaurs such as Spinosaurus. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and fun facts, infographics, sources for further research, an index, an introduction to the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
This book explores scientific research and amazing discoveries of speedy dinosaurs such as Velociraptor. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and fun facts, infographics, sources for further research, an index, an introduction to the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.
