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Description
Triceratops, written by Sandy Fritz for middle-grade readers, provides a comprehensive look at the dinosaur's physical characteristics, diet, and prehistoric habitat. The book also examines what is known about its social organization, close relatives, and the geographic locations where Triceratops fossils have been found. It is coauthored by George Olshevsky and is designed for a reading level of 5.7.
Quick Summary
Dive into the world of one of the most famous dinosaurs with up-close looks at the Triceratops three-horned face and massive bony frill that made this giant a fan favorite. Young readers will dig into cool fossil facts, discover how this dinosaur lived and ate, and learn where scientists actually dug up these incredible bones. If your kid loves the National Geographic Kids dinosaur books or the Magic Tree House Research Guide dinosaurs, they'll be thrilled with this jam-packed dinosaur deep dive. With a 5.7 AR level and short 2952-word count, this is perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who are crazy about dinosaurs.