An easy-to-read introduction to eleven different dinosaurs--their size, their diet, the pronunciation of their names, and their distinctive characteristics.

"Through a combination of photographs and illustrations, this picture book will tell the story of the discovery of this new dinosaur, while weaving in exciting facts about what life was like for this brand new species that doesn't even have an official name yet! Chock-full of back matter like a glossary, a dinosaur time period chart, and a gatefold and/or inside jacket poster of the Titanosaur cast, kids of all ages will devour this book. Additionally,...

Looks at the physical features, strength, and behavior of sixteen dinoasurs and assesses who would win in a competition among them.

Shares information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, including Spinosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and Triceratops.

Describes the work scientists do to find out more about these huge prehistoric animals.

Collects evidence in fields of biology, genetics, geology, paleontology and medicine that support today's view of evolution.

Uses hands-on activities to present information about dinosaurs and to show how paleontologists study the prehistoric creatures.

Traces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure.

"Dinosaurs existed. That's a fact we accept today. But not so long ago, the concept that these giant creatures could have roamed Earth millions of years before humans was unfathomable. People thought what we know as dinosaur bones were the bones of gianthumans. Of large elephants. Of angels, even. So, how did we get from angel wings to the T-Rex? The First Dinosaur tells the story of the idea of dinosaurs, and the chain of fossil discoveries and advances...