Triceratops: The Horned Dinosaur cover

Triceratops: The Horned Dinosaur

Author: Riehecky, Janet

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1065
Points per Word 0.000469
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Describes a day in the life of the plant-eating triceratops, noting its behavior, environment, and physical characteristics.

Quick Summary

Transport readers 65 million years back to walk alongside a massive three-horned giant stomping through ancient forests. They will love discovering how this gentle giant used its famous frill and horns to battle predators, graze on prehistoric plants, and protect its herd. If your kid loves the Magic Tree House dinosaurs or National Geographic Kids dinosaur books, they'll dig this up. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 4-8 who are crazy about dinosaurs.