Tyrannosaurus Rex

by Aaron Carr

Overview

Tyrannosaurus rex means "tyrant lizard king." This famous dinosaur had sharp, serrated teeth that were up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, or about the same size as a banana. It hunted other dinosaurs for food. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781791116521
Publisher:	Av2
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Mighty Dinosaurs
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	460L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Tyrant Lizard King 4

Large Size 6

Powerful Bite 8

Meat Eater 10

Shore Arms 12

Fast Walk 14

Habitat 16

Fossilization 18

At the Museum 20

Quiz 22

Key Words/Index 23

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 3–5—These titles focus on the physical features and behaviors of some of the most commonly known prehistoric reptiles. Key areas like size, diet, and habitat are described clearly and neatly related to the animal's behavior. Information about Spinosaurus's jaw, for example, leads to descriptions of how it helped the animal breathe and hunt (Spinosaurus). Areas of speculation without conclusive evidence, such as the purpose of Stegosaurus's plates (Stegosaurus) are clearly noted, highlighting the role of scientific research in establishing prehistoric facts. Visual support includes comparisons to other dinosaurs and to modern animals or objects to convey relative sizes of body lengths, claws, and other features. Close-up images highlight notable features such as Deinonychu's claw (Deinonychus) and Apatosaurus's teeth (Apatosaurus). Each book includes access to an ebook version, which adds links to videos, websites, and other resources. These features effectively expand the core text for more curious learners. VERDICT Useful additions to the 567s.

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