Dinosaur Nonfiction

Dinosaurs such as Triceratops had deadly horns, bony frills, and sharp beaks. Some of these powerful plant eaters were so strong, they could knock down trees.

Bird-footed dinosaurs like Iguanodon were plant-eaters that could walk on two legs. Many of the dinosaurs in this group could run away from hungry predators. Others traveled in large herds to stay safe.

This book takes a very simple look at pterodactyls, examining what they looked like, what they ate, how they behaved, and their special features and skills such as their wings and their ability to fly. The book also discusses how we know about pterodactyls and other dinosaurs today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

This book takes a very simple look at the Triceratops dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as the horns on its head. The book also discusses how we know about Triceratops today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

This book takes a very simple look at the Velociraptor dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as its sharp teeth and claws. The book also discusses how we know about Velociraptor today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Ankylosaurus and other armored dinosaurs were the tanks of the prehistoric world. Sharp spikes and rock-hard plates protected these plant eaters from dangerous predators.

This book takes a very simple look at the Brachiosaurus dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as its very long neck. The book also discusses how we know about Brachiosaurus today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Edmontosaurus and other duckbilled dinosaurs had beaks and strong teeth to eat tough plants. Many of these plant-eaters could communicate with other dinosaurs using the crests on their heads.

The universe is a strange, all but impenetrable mystery. Every scientific advance sponsors countless new questions, and every new explanation spawns immeasurable unknowns. How can dinosaurs of all kinds and from all epochs of evolution suddenly and randomly appear all over the world? What would you do with a tyrannosaurus peering through your bedroom window? How would you deal with pterosaurs soaring above your roof? His is an unpredictable world surrounding an entirely too predictable suburban neighborhood. Then everything changes. One thing is certain, during a plague of prehistoric ...

Unleash your child's inner explorer with A Complete Kid's Guide to Fossils! This exciting guide is perfect for curious young minds eager to journey through Earth's prehistoric past. Packed with vibrant illustrations, photos, and fun facts, this book takes kids on an adventure to discover the amazing world of fossils. From ancient sea creatures to towering dinosaurs, young readers will learn how fossils form, what they tell us about Earth's history, and even how to find their own treasures in nature. Whether your child dreams of being a paleontologist or just loves digging in the dirt, this ...

From plant-munching beasts to meat-eating hunters, there are so many dinosaurs to learn about. Show Me Dinosaurs has more than 100 facts and definitions about how dinosaurs lived and died on ancient Earth.

In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.

This book takes a very simple look at the Diplodocus dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as its very long neck and tail. The book also discusses how we know about Diplodocus today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together.

Dinosaurs like Stegosaurus had stiff plates on their bodies. Some used their plates to heat themselves up or cool themselves off. This book takes listeners back to a time when these scaly herbivores walked the earth.

It’s brains against brawn in this battle for survival. Deinonychus was a fast and wily pack hunter, but Styracosaurus had several dangerous defenses. Learn all about these interesting dinosaurs and how they may have battled each other in this audiobook.

Journey back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, the biggest, scariest creatures the world has ever known. Which dinosaurs hunted in packs like wolves? What was the deadliest dinosaur of them all? Which were the very largest species? Not all dinosaurs were bloodthirsty meat-eaters, but all were armed and dangerous. You are advised to keep well clear as we tour the world of the dinosaurs, taking a detailed look at all the most amazing species.

What happens when a hungry predator takes on an armored foe? Dilophosaurus was one of the largest predators of his time. But Ankylosaurus’ heavy armor and powerful tail made him a deadly enemy. Discover how these fascinating dinosaurs lived and how they may have battled each other in this audiobook.

Odd meat-eaters like Carnotaurus were quick and deadly hunters. They had sharp teeth, good eyesight, and could run on two strong legs.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companions: his animals.

Yo has many questions about the dinosaurs at the museum. Good thing Grandpa is there to answer them!