Looking At Coelophysis

Spine title: Coelophysis : a dinosaur from the Triassic Period. Physical characteristics and behavior of this small, spindly dinosaur.

Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this meat-eating creature.

In this book, simple, age-appropriate text introduces readers to Coelophysis, from what it looked like to how it lived. Large, exciting images fill the pages, while sidebars encourage students to ask questions and think critically about information presented in the text. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students build new vocabulary and locate information.

This book explores coelophysis, covering its locomotion, physical characteristics, intelligence, and more.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this book, simple, age-appropriate text introduces readers to Coelophysis, from what it looked like to how it lived. Large, exciting images fill the pages, while sidebars encourage students to ask questions and think critically about information presented in the text. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students build new vocabulary and locate information.

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