A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of what scientists call the Age of Dinosaurs. Here are the most recent theories about the history of dinosaurs, along with amazing facts about dinosaur discoveries. Gail Gibbons discusses the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and many of the non-bird dinosaurs that lived during each of those times. Each dinosaur is described with lots of detail for aspiring paleontologists,...

"In Nerdy Babies: Dinosaurs, follow our intrepid babies into the Mesozoic Era. Experience the different shapes, sizes, and colors of the reptiles that roamed the Earth before us. Plus, learn about how dinosaurs evolved over millions of years until becoming extinct in this simple text written in question-and-answer format"--

Overflowing with interesting information, fun facts and vibrant illustrations, this larger format book helps kids learn about all different kinds of dinosaurs and what happened to them.

Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to dinosaurs-from Microraptor to Spinosaurus, Jurassic to Cretaceous, spines to frill to horns and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest dino enthusiast. After all, it's never too early to become a dinosaur buff!

Introduces eleven prehistoric animals that look like dinosaurs but are missing at least one characteristic that all true dinosaurs have, helping readers discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur.

"Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it's your mother's fault. She fed you that cheese sandwich, which had a calcium atom that used to be in the bones of a T. rex. This humorous story follows a calcium atom as it journeys from dry bones to your jawbone - and beyond! This story is inspired by the classic environmental book, A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopoldo, which beautifully discusses how man and nature are interconnected....

"Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. This book brings readers face-to-face with the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, Argentinosaurus, Ornithomimus, and many others and explores what scientists think they looked like, what they ate, and more. Features fun facts and flaps to lift throughout"--

"Get to know more than 100 of the world's favorite dinosaurs and other prehistoric life forms with this essential illustrated introduction. This must-have first book on dinosaurs and other ancient creatures is filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page, perfect for early readers who want to know more about the life that once roamed our planet."--

"Are you ready to go back in time? Millions of years of dinosaurs are here for you to explore, with fact-packed info about your favorite species -- plus some that will surprise you!" -- Back cover.

"A long, long time ago, planet Earth was full of dinosaurs. Giant dinosaurs that ate plants, meat-eating dinosaurs that walked on two feet, dinosaurs with armored frills--all KINDS of dinosaurs. Until an asteroid appeared in the sky. A big one . . . When it hit, most of the plants and animals on Earth went extinct. It was the end of the dinosaurs . . . . . . Or was it?"--