Lach, William
Summary: Way back in time, astonishing creatures lived on our planet. But they weren't all dinosaurs! In this book, you'll meet some of these amazing prehistoric creatures, from a very big fish with 7-inch teeth to a flying reptile. Based on specimens in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History, this book uses riddle-like rhymes and bright illustrations to reveal 16 creatures. With an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LACHolmes, Kirsty
Summary: "Fossils are our key to the far past. Remains or even just traces of life from earlier eras have allowed us to reconstruct various times and places far different from our modern period. The most famous, perhaps, are those fossils that dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures left behind. In this high-interest volume, readers will gain an understanding of different kinds of fossils as well as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2022
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Summary: "Dig deep with paleontologists to discover fascinating facts about plants and animals of the distant past." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 ROMOwen, Ruth
Summary: "From bones to giant teeth to enormous lumps of poop, dinosaurs left many fossils behind. How did the remains of dinosaurs become the rocky fossils we find today? Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 560 OWEOwen, Ruth
Summary: Fossil hunters have discovered the giant bones of a T. rex in a hot, dusty desert. It's time to call for help--and get digging! Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company, Inc. 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 560 OWEDonnelly, Rebecca
Summary: "In this title, early fluent readers meet swimming prehistoric reptiles as they go about their days. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting and survival techniques, swimming behaviors, and aquatic environments. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2022
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Summary: Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. Includes note about the phoenix and the Sarabha.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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Summary: PREHISTORIC! is a series of illustrated books that captures some of the amazing creatures that roamed the Earth from before the dinosaurs to the rise of humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A+, Smart Apple Media 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560.178 WESOwen, Ruth
Summary: "From giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago, fossils can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about these rocky remains? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn how they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 OWESummary: Text and computer-generated illustrations present information about all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Includes fact-file sidebars and information about the latest fossil finds and breakthrough theories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 EXTSabuda, Robert.
Summary: Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart explore the prehistoric underwater world, where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves. Full of captivating facts and more than 35 fascinating pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Pop-Up Books, Call number: JE SABHamilton, Sue L.
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 HAMHamilton, Sue L.
Summary: Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers back into the world of carnivorous dinosaurs from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the teeth and bodies these animals used to hunt and eat. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company 2018
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Summary: "The American mastodon thundered through the Ice Age. With its powerful tusks and large size, few predators challenged this prehistoric beast. Readers learn about this mighty plant eater from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 569 CLAHyde, Natalie
Summary: Introduces "the timeline of key discoveries in human fossils, and [explores] how scientists continue to link together the evolution of humanity using evidence from the past"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 569.9 HYDNewland, Sonya
Summary: Classify the features of prehistoric creatures! Take a trip back in time to meet the giant reptiles that ruled the prehistoric seas! Get a closer look at the features of different groups, from the semiaquatic nothosaurs and the streamlined ichthyosaurs of the Triassic Period, to the ferocious plesiosaurs, pliosaurs and mosasaurs of the Jurassicand Cretaceous Periods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2020
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Summary: "Giant teeth! Crushing bite! Slicing claws! And ... feathers? Scientists have unearthed new knowledge about the king of the dinosaurs, and now you can, too. Travel back in time to the Mesozoic forests to meet the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn how their bodies were perfectly adapted for hunting, how T. rex parents guarded their nests, and just how much meat they could guzzle down in a single...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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Summary: From dinosaur bones to leaf imprints, learn all about fossils in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. .
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 560 RIVLevy, Janey
Summary: In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560.2 LEVFranco
Summary: To find the evil Mr. Bones, the young dino tracker, Mike Evans and his best friend, Shannon, follow a trail of fossils to an ancient dinosaur graveyard. The dino fossils Mr. Bones thought were in Australia are actually in Antarctica! But make no bones about it-- this villain still intends to cover every continent with his reborn dinosaur followers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED FRAElliott, David
Summary: Chronologically organized by epoch, this poetic introduction to the dinosaur world illuminates a host of creatures both novel and familiar, ranging from the mysterious trilobite to the famed Tyrannosaurus rex. Includes dinosaur facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 ELLHamilton, Sue L.
Summary: Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers to the Earth's oceans during the Mesozoic era. This book includes photos and descriptions of the body parts and hunting tactics of these ancient, swimming dinosaurs. Diet, movement, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company 2018
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Summary: What are fossils and how do they form? What kinds of fossils exist, and where are they found? This introduction to fossils covers the basics from the discovery of dinosaurs to the information fossils reveal about Earth's prehistoric past.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 CRACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J560 CRABatty, Tim
Summary: "Most young readers have heard of Tyrannosaurus rex and know it was carnivorous, or meat eating. But they'll be surprised to learn about Spinosaurus. It was bigger, though scientists think it did mostly eat fish. In this volume, essential for all dinosaur buffs, readers are introduced to 11 kinds of meat-eating dinosaurs. The main text and list of vital statistics give all the most important...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023