Do you know why there were more days in the year in dinosaur times? How many hours it can take to excavate a dinosaur fossil? Step back in time and find out all the facts in this awe-inspiring black-and-white chapter book about the prehistoric world and the amazing creatures that once roamed Earth. You'll come face-to-face with spectacular reptiles that dominated the skies and seas while dinosaurs ruled on land - from towering forest browsers like...

"Describes the animals of the Cretaceous Period when many types of dinosaurs evolved, including the famous Tyrannosaurus. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

Long ago, the continent of Europe looked quite different. Many dinosaurs lived among its swamps and low hills. Discover how these creatures survived and what they had in common with today's animals.

Africa is famous for its animal life, but the creatures roaming the region were quite different millions of years ago. Discover how African dinosaurs lived and what they had in common with today's animals.

Some plant-eating dinosaurs of the world had sharp horns and armored neck plates. Learn how these dinosaurs used horns and armor to defend themselves from attack or to scare away predators.

Toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, some of the meat-eating dinosaurs became birdlike. They were covered in feathers. Learn how these dinosaurs lived and compare them to modern-day animals.

Many dinosaurs roamed the land between the Pacific Ocean and the Rockies. Discover how they lived, and learn what they had in common with today's animals.

Some plant-eating dinosaurs developed a bill similar to a duck's. But unlike ducks, the dinosaurs also had hundreds of little teeth. Find out how the duckbilled dinosaurs survived among predators.

Some of the world's dinosaurs used their large size, powerful jaws, and ferocious attacks to terrorize or fend off other creatures. Find out how these big, fierce dinosaurs ruled their prehistoric world.

The hot, dry South was once covered in deserts, forests, and then rivers. Find out how dinosaurs lived there. See how they compare to today's southern animals.