Dinosaur Dictionary For Kids

Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the age of dinosaurs. Explore the Mesozoic era. Learn about dinosaurs that lived on land, animals that swam the waters, and species that patrolled the skies. Find out about dinosaur extinction, how scientists date fossils, and what it takes to become a paleontologist. Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids will be there when it's time to write reports, delve into projects, prepare assignments, or just curl up and discover more about these amazing creatures. Sidebar topics, fun activities, and quick quizzes make learning about dinosaurs even more fun! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library. Grades 3-6

Introduces young readers to dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles. Includes A-Z guide, fact panels and key information, size comparison pictures, glossary and picture index.

"An alphabetical listing of virtually every genus of dinosaur known to paleontologists at this time." Background. Descriptions of the genera include time period when the dinosaur lived, occurance, source of specimen(s), etc. Profusely illustrated with line drawings of bones and skeletons, reconstructions and some photographs., Time line of dinosaurs and a small map showing location of dinosaur discoveries.

Suitable for children ages 7-10, this book includes information on various dinosaurs. It is divided into three sections by period: Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous.

Provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different kinds of dinosaurs.

A dictionary with entries for all known dinosaurs, about 300 at last count, and other animals of the Mesozoic Era, as well as general topics relating to dinosaurs, from Acanthopholis to Zigongosaurus.

Find out about every dinosaur that’s ever been discovered in this Dictionary of Dinosaurs! From aardonyx to zuniceratops, read about where they lived, what they ate, and much more. Featuring firm favorites such as the T-rex, ankylosaurus, and triceratops, as well as lesser-known beasts like the baryonyx, rugops, and shanag, there's no dino left behind in this A-Z. Each entry includes a fact file, scale diagram, Latin name, and pronunciation. Best of all, each page is filled with a colorful, eye-popping illustration of the dinosaur, in conjunction with the Natural History Museum in London, England. A 'How to Use this Book' page explains all you need to know for this to become your go-to guide to the dinosaur kingdom. The book also includes a timeline, showing which dinosaurs lived when and where, and how the Earth has changed over millions of years. Discover the different groups of dinosaurs, from ankylosaurs to titanosaurs. And find out how we even know about dinosaurs in the first place. Dinosaur-loving kids will love this fact-fueled dictionary, written by leading paleontologists from the Natural History Museum. Help your young dino expert become familiar with the alphabet as they flick through these colorful creatures with ease. Eye-catching and informative, it’s a fun and exciting addition to any child’s bookshelf.

"Every budding paleontologist has to know all of the big, complicated dinosaur names and terms, and National Geographic Kids is here to help. Little kids will love showing off their advanced vocabulary skills with National Geographic Kids Big Words for Little Paleontologists"--

Get ready to roar with this updated edition of DK's beloved Big Book of Dinosaurs Dinosaurs fascinate young children, and this colorful catalog of those mysterious creatures from the past will keep even toddlers entertained for hours. Children will love spotting and learning to name all the different dinosaurs--from the fierce, meat-eating Tyrannosaurus and the long-necked, plant-eating Diplodocus to the armor-plated Stegosaurus and the tiny, hen-sized Compsognathus.

Based on cutting-edge science, dinosaurs are revealed, as never before, in specially commissioned photographs and illustrations that highlight the latest paleontological insights into dinosaur posture and gait, musculature and internal organs, behavior, and the reasons for extinction.