Frank Carlson Library

This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and fossil record of Triceratops. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

"Engaging images accompany information about triceratops. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

A gentle Triceratops forgets to stay with the herd and has to use his sharp horns to fight a Tyrannosaurus.

Simple text and illustrations present triceratops, its body parts, and behavior.

"A brief introduction to the horned Triceratops, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Triceratops fossils"--

"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different horned dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--

"A young child adventures back in time to 66 million years ago to meet a Triceratops, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and how it used its horns. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources"--

"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the triceratops' discovery, how it was a herbivore who used its frill for protection and to communicate with other dinosaurs"--