Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers into a world of massive herbivores from the Mesozoic era. This book includes photos and descriptions of the size, bodies, and lifestyle of some of the most famous plant-eating dinosaurs. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Presents general information about paleontologists, what they learn about prehistoric animals and vegetation by studying them.

Discusses the latest information available on dinosaurs, much of it learned from fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument.

Describes what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and introduces many of the animals and plants in nature today that were also seen by the dinosaurs.

Experts from the world-famous American Museum of Natural History recreate the world of dinosaurs as it was over 250 million years ago.

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...

Provides information about the mammoths and mastodons that roamed the Earth for millions of years.

Explains how fossils are formed and what they tell us about the past.

Discusses how fossilized remains of plants and animals reveal the characteristics of the prehistoric world.