Step back in time...to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...

Summary: While vacationing in Africa, the Lazardo family finds and brings back to America a friendly dinosaur that becomes the talk of the town.

A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of what scientists call the Age of Dinosaurs. Here are the most recent theories about the history of dinosaurs, along with amazing facts about dinosaur discoveries. Gail Gibbons discusses the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and many of the non-bird dinosaurs that lived during each of those times. Each dinosaur is described with lots of detail for aspiring paleontologists,...

"Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark ... or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?" --

There were three hungry dinosaurs, Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur, and one visiting from Norway. They decide to leave their home and set a trap for a succulent little girl.

Discusses the flying reptiles of prehistoric times.

"Dinosaurs and modern life collide in a very young picture book that clearly illustrates how big dinosaurs really were"--

Triceratops weighed around 5 tons (4.5 mt) -- that's as heavy as a truck! -- and readers learn that and a ton more about the substantial creature in this volume! The Triceratops was discovered in 1887, and its head is still one of the largest of any animal discovered. Fun facts ranging from where the dinosaur ranks on a scary scale to a vital statistics guide allow readers to read about the interesting ways the Triceratops lived during its time alongside...

A known carnivore with a name meaning "big lizard," the Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered that readers can learn about in this volume. Featuring age-appropriate diagrams and illustrations, the Megalosaurus comes back to life in the pages! Readers discover which animals today are most similar to the dinosaur, and even the teeth and diet of such a powerful creature. Important facts about the Megalosaurus' environment, survival techniques,...

One of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex has probably appeared on the readers' television screens sometime before, but this volume presents a deeper glimpse into the tiny-armed, ferocious creature. With a name meaning "Tyrant Lizard," it's no surprise the animal ranks high on the volume's scary scale, but readers will learn more about the animal, such as the T. rex's diet, height and length, and behaviors. Photos and illustrations of...