Apatosaurus

by Aaron Carr

Overview

Apatosaurus was one of the largest animals to ever live on land. This dinosaur had a neck more than 17 feet (5 meters) long. It used its long neck to eat leaves from tree branches. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Apatosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781791116569
Publisher:	Av2
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Mighty Dinosaurs
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Deceptive Lizard 4

Huge Size 6

Long Neck 8

Plant Eater 10

Peg-like Teeth 12

Slow Walker 14

Habitat 16

Fossilization 18

At the Museum 20

Quiz 22

Key Words/Index 23

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 3–5—These titles focus on the physical features and behaviors of some of the most commonly known prehistoric reptiles. Key areas like size, diet, and habitat are described clearly and neatly related to the animal's behavior. Information about Spinosaurus's jaw, for example, leads to descriptions of how it helped the animal breathe and hunt (Spinosaurus). Areas of speculation without conclusive evidence, such as the purpose of Stegosaurus's plates (Stegosaurus) are clearly noted, highlighting the role of scientific research in establishing prehistoric facts. Visual support includes comparisons to other dinosaurs and to modern animals or objects to convey relative sizes of body lengths, claws, and other features. Close-up images highlight notable features such as Deinonychu's claw (Deinonychus) and Apatosaurus's teeth (Apatosaurus). Each book includes access to an ebook version, which adds links to videos, websites, and other resources. These features effectively expand the core text for more curious learners. VERDICT Useful additions to the 567s.

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