Stegosaurus

by Rebecca Sabelko, James Kuether (Illustrator)

Overview

The stegosaurus is known for the row of tall plates that stick out of its back. But this dinosaur had many other fascinating traits! Using a pointed beak and long tail spikes, the stegosaurus found food and warded off predators as it made its way through the world of dinosaurs. This fascinating text takes readers on a journey through that world, focusing on the life, diet, and extinction of the mighty stegosaurus. Special features include maps, a pronunciation guide, a diet graphic, and a two-page profile to show off the stegosaurus's best features!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644870884
Publisher:	Electronic Privacy Information Center
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	World of Dinosaurs Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

The World Of The Stegosaurus 4

What Was The Stegosaurus? 6

Diet And Defenses 10

Fossils And Extinction 16

Get To Know The Stegosaurus 20

Glossary 22

To Learn More 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–7—Dinosaur profiles offer key facts about popular species, accompanied by engaging illustrations. One or two short paragraphs per spread describe size, physical characteristics, diet, and predation, with concluding pages on extinction and fossils. Written content appears in carefully placed text boxes, leaving room for a single illustration within each spread. Images depict different behaviors, and many scenes include several dinosaurs in action. The large-scale visual approach adds drama but also means readers do not get close-up views of features described in the text, such as Ankylosaurus plates or the nostrils of Diplodocus. VERDICT Readers will need to look elsewhere for more in-depth details about dinosaur species, but these are functional and appealing introductions. Solid choices to beef up the 567's.

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