Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the giants that roamed the earth millions of years ago, but that still captivate their imaginations: Dinosaurs. Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of dinosaurs through astonishing numbers: the varying sizes and shapes of dinosaurs, timelines of when they roamed the earth, charts comparing the fastest dinos with the speedy animals of today, maps of where...

Parasaurolophus is known for the trumpet-shaped crest on its head, which makes a low sound similar to the one elephants or whales make when communicating among their species. Readers learn this and other interesting facts about this dinosaur, such as what it ate, the places it called home, and how it survived among predators. This compelling material is presented through an age-appropriate text to enhance students knowledge of these prehistoric creatures....

When a lizard hatches from the egg Leonard finds in the park, he names it Buster and takes it all around the city, but Buster grows bigger and bigger until Leonard realizes he must devise a way to return his pet to the deepest, darkest part of the park and set him free.

A collection of riddles relating to dinosaurs, such as "What do you get if you cross a dinosaur with a rabbit? Tricerahops!" and "What did dinosaur campers cook over the fire? Dino-s'mores!"

Penelope Rex gets a saber-toothed tiger for her first pet, but find 'Mittens' a lot to handle.

Did you know that the Ankylosaurus is famous for being one of the most heavily armored dinosaurs? Named by paleontologist Barnum Brown in 1908, the Ankylosaurus stood at about 6 feet (1.8 m) and had deadly horns and spikes to protect itself from other dinosaurs. Readers discover this and much more in the volume, as they learn about the dinosaur's environment, fossils, and other important facts about nature on Earth from many centuries ago. As they...

What can long-dead dinosaurs teach us about our future? Plenty, according to paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, who has discovered some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth. By tapping into the ubiquitous wonder that dinosaurs inspire, Lacovara weaves together the stories of our geological awakening, of humanity's epic struggle to understand the nature of deep time, the meaning of fossils, and our own place on the vast and bountiful tree...

Bring ancient history to life in DK findout! Dinosaurs . Which dinosaur is bigger than a car? Which dinosaur is smaller than a cat? Go back to the land before time to meet the dinosaurs. Visit the prehistoric world to see what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, and how they went extinct. Find out which time period your favorite dinosaur lived in and figure out in which one of the seven classifications of dinosaur it belongs. Learn which animals today...

A carnivore that was longer and heavier than the iconic T. rex -- the Spinosaurus was the biggest meat-eating dinosaur and moved on two legs during the late Cretaceous period. Readers learn that the Spinosaurus spent a lot of time in water, and notably had a large sail on its back that could grow to 7 feet (2.1 m) high! Age-appropriate images and infographics accompany the many fun facts readers learn throughout the guide, and they can even discover...