Tyrannosaurus Rex

by A. L. Wegwerth

Overview

Crash! The huge, fast, and hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex thundered through the hot and wet forests of the Cretaceous period, always searching for its next meal. Discover the fascinating story of this giant dinosaur and its journey through time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491408100
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Little Paleontologist Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	NC870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

A.L. Wegwerth (also known as Amber Ross) has an uncanny ability to recall songs and rhymes from childhood with little-to-no prodding. As one might imagine, this remarkable skill comes in handy on a daily basis—or at least for the time it took to create this book. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and kids.

Table of Contents

Dino file — Mighty monster — King of the cretaceous — T. rex's world — Cretaceous carnivore — Hungry hunter — Terrifying teeth — Powerful tail — Tiny arms — A fossil names Sue — Feathered friends — Surprising relatives — Gone.

Interviews

Supports Common Core Reading Standards for Informational Texts Smithsonian branding Quotes from experts about the featured dinosaur Graphic organizers, such as charts and maps

Editorial Reviews

The format of the book divides topics about T–Rex into chunks of information that can be read individually or as a whole. . . .Colorful and inviting pictures and drawings will attract even the timid.

NSTA Recommends

STARRED REVIEW! Future paleontologists and dinosaur lovers will enjoy learning about dinosaurs with this captivating and informative series.

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