Prehistoric Sea Monsters

By National Geographic Kids

Part of the National Geographic Readers series

Dive into the ancient ocean's fiercest predators and discover their monstrous secrets.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the depths of prehistoric oceans with Megalodon, the colossal shark, and other ancient sea monsters. Discover jaw-dropping facts about creatures like Jaekelopterus, the human-sized scorpion, and Helicoprion, with its saw-like teeth. This captivating journey into the past is filled with thrilling details and stunning illustrations, perfect for young readers eager to learn about the ocean's most fearsome inhabitants. What secrets do these ancient predators hold beneath the waves?

From the publisher

Meet Megalodon and more of the biggest, coolest, and creepiest marine animals from the prehistoric era! Teeth, tails, and scales–oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this dazzling Level 2 reader is packed with jaw-dropping facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more! National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 2 books feature more challenging text to help readers build their confidence, skills, and vocabulary. Featuring incredible illustrations by renowned paleo-illustrator Franco Tempesta and some of the coolest species of prehistoric marine animals, National Geographic Readers Prehistoric Sea Monsters is sure to be a page-turning hit with kids!

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