32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm.
Notes:
"T. rex means 'tyrant lizard king.'" "Look inside to discover how dinosaurs really looked and lived"--Cover.
Contents:
Setting the scene -- Weather report -- Hometown -- Vital statistics -- Tyrannosaurus rex -- Scary scale -- Braininess -- Speed-O-Meter -- Special bits -- Teeth -- Diet -- Who lived in the same neighborhood? -- Which animals alive today are most like Tyrannosaurus rex? -- What's so special about Tyrannosaurus rex?
Summary:
One of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex has probably appeared on the readers' television screens sometime before, but this volume presents a deeper glimpse into the tiny-armed, ferocious creature. With a name meaning "Tyrant Lizard," it's no surprise the animal ranks high on the volume's scary scale, but readers will learn more about the animal, such as the T. rex's diet, height and length, and behaviors. Photos and illustrations of the dinosaur and its fossils can be found on many pages, accompanied by fun facts and diagrams detailing the exact habits and whereabouts of the creature.
Series:
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