Weird But True! Dinosaurs
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Weird But True! Dinosaurs

By National Geographic Kids

Part of the Weird But True series

Discover mind-blowing dinosaur facts and bizarre prehistoric wonders in this thrilling journey through the Mesozoic era.

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Dive into a world where dinosaurs with razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth ruled. Uncover astonishing facts like the T. rex's incredible vision and the quirky trivia of fossilized dino poop. Meet the dinosaurs named after Hogwarts and explore the fascinating places they roamed. This captivating collection of 300 facts will transport you to the Mesozoic era, revealing the bizarre art inspired by these ancient creatures and the dedicated paleontologists who brought their stories to life. Are you ready to embark on this prehistoric adventure?

From the publisher

Weird But True! is going prehistoric! This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world. Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human’s? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There’s a dinosaur named after Hogwarts–Harry Potter’s wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You’ll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
IG1050L
Themes & topics
Books about dinosaursBooks about paleontologyBooks about prehistoric timesBooks about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.2
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
March 17, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781426337512

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