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1) Apatosaurus
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Apatosaurus was one of the largest animals to ever live on land. This dinosaur had a neck more than 17 feet (5 meters) long. It used
its long neck to eat leaves from tree branches. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Apatosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
2) Velociraptor
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Velociraptor was a small, feathered predatory dinosaur. It is known for the long, sickle-shaped claw it had on each foot and for being
one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Velociraptor, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
3) Pteranodon
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Pteranodon was a large flying reptile called a pterosaur. It was known for its sleek, featherless body and the long, pointed crest on the back of its head. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Pteranodon, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
4) Stegosaurus
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Stegosaurus lived in grasslands near lakes and rivers. It is best known for having the smallest brain compared to its body size of all
dinosaurs. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Stegosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
5) Pterodactyl
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Pterodactyl, which is properly known as Pterodactylus, was not actually a dinosaur. It was part of a group of flying reptiles called
pterosaurs. Pterodactyl had a long fourth finger, which provided support for its wings. Learn more about this remarkable reptile
in Pterodactyl, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
6) Deinonychus
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Deinonychus was part of the dromaeosaur family of dinosaurs, which are often called raptors. It was one of the smartest dinosaurs that ever lived. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Deinonychus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
7) Ankylosaurus
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Ankylosaurus is best known for its armor-covered body. Its fused bones and armored body have led many paleontologists to describe it as the tank of the dinosaur world. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Ankylosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
8) Spinosaurus
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Spinosaurus was possibly the largest predatory dinosaur that ever lived, surpassing the better-known Tyrannosaurus rex in size. The long bones sticking out of its back looked like a giant sail. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Spinosaurus, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
9) Triceratops
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Triceratops had a stocky, powerful body similar to the modern-day rhinoceros. It is best known for having three large horns on
its head. Triceratops used these horns to defend itself from predators. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Triceratops,
a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
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Tyrannosaurus rex means "tyrant lizard king." This famous dinosaur had sharp, serrated teeth that were up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) long, or about the same size as a banana. It hunted other dinosaurs for food. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
11) Sea Turtles
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Where is a baby sea turtle born? How many kinds of sea turtles are there? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Sea Turtles,an Exploring Life Cycles book.
12) Moths
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Did you know that moths look like butterflies? Some moths have very long tongues. Young readers will discover these facts and more in Moths, an Everything About Bugs book.
13) Dragonflies
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Did you know that dragonflies live near water? Baby dragonflies live under the water. Young readers will discover these facts
and more in Dragonflies, an Everything About Bugs book.
14) Frogs
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Where are frogs born? How many kinds of frogs are there? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Frogs, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
15) Cockroaches
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Did you know that cockroaches have long, flat bodies? These insects live in warm, dark places. Young readers will discover these
facts and more in Cockroaches, an Everything About Bugs book.
16) Mosquitoes
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How is a mosquito born? How do mosquitoes change as they grow? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Mosquitoes, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
17) Ladybugs
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What is a baby ladybug called? What keeps a ladybug's wings safe? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Ladybugs,
an Exploring Life Cycles book.
18) Praying Mantises
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Did you know that praying mantises have five eyes? Their eyes help them find food. Young readers will discover these facts and
more in Praying Mantises, an Everything About Bugs book.
19) Sauroposeidon
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Sauroposeidon means "earthquake god lizard." This dinosaur was named for its massive size, which scientists think may have caused the ground to shake when Sauroposeidon walked. Learn more about this remarkable reptile in Sauroposeidon, a Mighty Dinosaurs book.
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