Armored Dinosaurs

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these armored dinosaurs face-to-face: The thick body armor of Ankylosaurus was stronger than the teeth of Tyrannosaurus rex! Gastonia had eyelids covered with bone! Euoplocephalus could swing its tail club like a weapon! Plus, you'll get to know Edmontonia, Huayangosaurus, Minmi, Pinacosaurus, and Stegosaurus!

Brings together the latest studies by an international group of dinosaur palaeontologists and provides descriptions of the original specimens of Hyaleosaurus and Stegosaurus

"An introduction to armored and duckbilled dinosaurs, plant-eating dinosaurs that belong to the group called ornithischians, one of the two major groups of dinosaurs. Features include an original drawing of each dinosaur, fun facts, a glossary, and a list of additional resources"--

Stegosaurs, or armored dinosaurs, are a genus of dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period known for their spiked tails and triangular plates on their backs. In this book, various species of stegosaurs are highlighted, including important fossil discoveries and how they have helped scientists learn more about how stegosaurs lived. The glossary helps young readers learn terms that paleontologists use to classify dinosaurs, while fact boxes, timelines, and dinosaur profiles provide additional context and engagement.

Like today’s creatures, dinosaurs adapted over time to stay safe and survive in their prehistoric environments. This book introduces readers to armored dinosaurs, which were covered in thick, hard plates, or scutes, to keep them safe from predators. Readers will love discovering fun facts about these amazing armored animals, such as Ankylosaurus, Desmatosuchus, and Talarurus, among others. Manageable text is supplemented by fast facts and detailed depictions of each dinosaur to give readers a well-rounded understanding of each dinosaur and its anatomy, behavior, and adaptations. These dinosaurs might be hard on the outside, but this book makes learning about them easy!

Some armored dinosaurs were larger than elephants. They were covered with plates and spikes and had heavy, clubbed tails. Find out how the armored dinosaurs fought off the big, meat-eating dinosaurs.

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. Bold images, colorful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when armored dinosaurs walked the earth.

Step-by-step instructions will enable kids to draw three different armored dinosaurs, from the three-horned Triceratops and the club-tailed Ankylosaurus to the plated and spiked Stegosaurus. This colorful book will be a favorite and often revisited journey for your readers.