"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture" --

"Early readers are introduced to Tyrannosaurus rex, a ferocious carnivore of the late Cretaceous period. Friendly text and dynamic photos share the dinosaur's looks, behaviors, and diet, based on scientific research"--

One of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex has probably appeared on the readers' television screens sometime before, but this volume presents a deeper glimpse into the tiny-armed, ferocious creature. With a name meaning "Tyrant Lizard," it's no surprise the animal ranks high on the volume's scary scale, but readers will learn more about the animal, such as the T. rex's diet, height and length, and behaviors.

Now recreated in popular media at twice its actual size and without feathers, the velociraptor was a well-known carnivore that stood at only 1.6 feet (0.5 m). The dinosaur had powerful back legs with long claws that could tear into their prey and allow them to run around 25 mph (40 km)! Readers discover this and much more about the velociraptor inside this guide to a dangerous, turkey-sized predator, including their diet, lifestyle, comparison to...