how artists and scientists put a dinosaur back together again and again-- and again
Rubin, Sean
2024
"Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a new discovery, and they have to start all over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances! . . . traces the process of defining--and redefining--the dinosaur called Iguanodon"--Provided by publisher.
Presents the physical features, adaptations, diet, behaviors, and habitat of iguanadons. Highlights information about the study of fossils. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, a map, and additional resources.
"Isaac is an Iguanodon who just can't sleep! Everything in the forest is so noisy, but Isaac is determined to find a way to keep it all quiet and get a good night's sleep"--OCLC.
"Explore what it might be like to have a pet Iguanodon. From dealing with the dinosaur's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work!"--Provided by publisher.
Uh-oh. An iguanodon is cornered by a predator. But this dinosaur has a secret weapon. It uses its sharp thumb spike to slash its enemy. Run away! In this high-interest title, readers are placed into the world of the iguanodon, where colorful illustrations and leveled text introduce this dinosaur's diet, defenses, and more. Special features show off where the dinosaur lived, what it ate, and how big it grew.
"A young child adventures back in time to 125 million years ago to meet an Iguanodon, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and how it traveled in a herd. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to iguanodons that provides information on when and where they lived, what they ate, how they moved, what they looked like, and where their bones have been found.