Scientific American Investigates Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Reptiles
A study of dinosaurs and other extinct reptiles is a high-interest way to learn about essential science concepts such as adaptations, extinction, and biological diversity. This exciting series, a collaboration with Scientific American, takes readers back more than 65 million years ago to meet particularly fascinating prehistoric creatures, including Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex . They'll learn where and when each lived, what they ate, what ate them, and recent paleontological discoveries. Fun fact boxes, detailed illustrations, and colorful scientific photographs perfectly complement the appealing text.
• These accessible books showcase dinosaurs' unique adaptations accompanied by complementary images that help support more challenging concepts and vocabulary
• Key concepts such as predator-prey relationships align closely with elementary science curricula
• Carefully crafted text, written to support components of the Science of Reading, is achievable, engaging, and informative for those developing reading fluency
