Plateosaurus And Other Desert Dinosaurs

In the dry sand dunes and dust, these desert dinosaurs ate insects, plants, and sometimes, each other. Find out how these animals survived, and what they had in common with today's creatures.

"Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of Plateosaurus and other early long-necked plant-eaters"--Provided by publisher.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this book, simple, age-appropriate text introduces readers to Plateosaurus, 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.

In this delightful story about Posy the Plateosaurus, readers learn about what happens when someone is selfish. This relatable and helpful lesson is presented through dinosaur characters that your readers will absolutely adore. The achievable text introduces readers to Posy. Posy is a selfish dinosaur who won't let any other dinosaur cross a bridge. However, once another dinosaur moves into the desert and claims the bridge as his own, Posy must learn to share. This adorable adventure includes charming illustrations that help readers navigate this prehistoric journey into the world of independent reading.

The hot, dry South was once covered in deserts, forests, and then rivers. Find out how dinosaurs lived there. See how they compare to today's southern animals.

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.

Many dinosaurs from around the world had plates attached to their backs. Some of their plates were as small as a dime, while others were as large as the lid of a trash can. Learn how they used their plates to survive.

Some plant-eating dinosaurs of the world had sharp horns and armored neck plates. Learn how these dinosaurs used horns and armor to defend themselves from attack or to scare away predators.