Discovering Brachiosaurus

Nine-year-old Hong knows he is one lucky dinosaur hunter! On this trip to Africa, he and his father are looking for Brachiosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the earth. And, today's his lucky day, he's stumbled across its bone and brought it back to life!

Nine-year-old Hong knows he is one lucky dinosaur hunter! On this trip to Africa, he and his father are looking for Brachiosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the earth. And, today's his lucky day, he's stumbled across its bone and brought it back to life!

"Provides an annotated timeline of the discovery of Brachiosaurus, including details on the scientists, dig sites, fossils, and other findings that have shaped our knowledge of this dinosaur"--

Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the brachiosaurus.

Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the brachiosaurus.

This introductory exploration uncovers the discovery of Brachiosaurus fossils before revealing information about its era, features, and lifestyle, as well as its eventual extinction.

Have you ever seen an elephant in a zoo? You know they are very big and can weigh as much as a school bus! Millions of years ago there was a dinosaur on Earth called Brachiosaurus. One Brachiosaurus weighed as much as 17 elephants! Can you imagine how big some dinosaurs must have been? In this book, readers explore a world where dinosaurs roam. And learn fascinating facts about dinos along the way.

Brachiosaurus was a long-necked dinosaur. This book explains what scientists know about this dinosaur and its behavior. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.