El quetzalcoatlus (Quetzalcoatlus)
From the Set Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios)
Millions of years ago, Quetzalcoatlus was once the biggest flying creature on Earth. With a wingspan the size of a small plane and a neck as tall as a giraffe, this flying reptile once soared over the land. Now, it captures the interest of readers.
Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Cretaceous reptile's features, behaviors, and their once swampy environment which is now Texas. With action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book that's been expertly translated into North American Spanish. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.
Booklist Review of Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios)
These new books in the Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios) series (8 new titles) pack a surprisingly detailed amount of information into their short text. Each book has four chapters. The first begins with a vivid present-tense scene introducing the dinosaur. The remaining chapters cover where and when it lived, what it ate, and new discoveries about it. For example, Brachiosaurus reveals that this sauropod ate leaves and stems whole, swallowing rocks to break up the plants inside its stomach. Bold design and realistic digital illustrations, along with occasional photos of fossils and modern materials, place readers in the center of the dinosaur action. Colorful maps and infographics help illustrate details, such as the dinosaurs’ sizes, when they lived, and where they lived. A glossary, “Learn More” page, and index complete the back matter. Just right for dinosaur lovers.