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Scutellosaurus
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Scutellosaurus was a small herbivore (plant-eating)
that lived in North America during the early
Jurassic period,
between about 200 and 196 million years ago.
It is one of the earliest known armored dinosaurs.
Scutellosaurus was about 4 feet (1.2 meters) long, and about 1 foot 8 inches (0.5 meters)
tall at the hips. It weighed something in the region of 22 pounds (10 kilograms).
Scutellosaurus had a covering of hundreds of bony plates (scutes) on its back
and neck. Some of the scutes were flat whereas others were pitted. Unusually for
an armored dinosaur, it was bipedal - however it had a long tail and long arms so
may have browsed on all fours.
Scutellosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 200 to 196 million years ago
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Scutellosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Scutellosaurus:
- Scutellosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Scutellosaurus" means "little shielded lizard".
- Scutellosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Scutellosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Scutellosaurus lived between about 200 million years ago and 196 million years ago, during the late Jurassic period.
- Scutellosaurus lived in North America.
- Scutellosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Scutellosaurus was about 4 feet (1,2 meters) long, and 1 foot 8 inches (20 centimeters) tall at the hips.
- Scutellosaurus weighed about 22 pounds (10 kilograms).
- Scutellosaurus was protected by hundreds of bony plates (scutes) that cover its neck and back. Some of the plates were flat, whereas others were pitted.
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By Dougal Dixon
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By Catherine D. Hughes
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Released: 2011-10-11
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The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page. |
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By Don Lessem
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In the crowded field of dinosaur books, this is the very first to offer children ages 7 to 10—those at the height of their enthusiasm for the prehistoric giants—complete coverage of all the known dinosaurs.
Don Lessem, author of more than 60 books—most of them about dinosaurs—teams up with Franco Tempesta, a talented illustrator with a fresh and appealing style. The exciting result is an accessible, visually stunning book that’s packed with facts that kids can use to impress their friends and families.
The Ultimate Dinopedia is organized by the periods that are well known to young enthusiasts: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. It includes almost every dinosaur ever discovered, and highlights 125 species that scientists know sufficiently to describe in rich detail. Special features include How We Know What They Looked Like, Baby Dinosaurs, Great Dinosaur Goofs, and much more. Every featured dino gets a fact box that delivers important information at a glance—Scientific Name, Discoverer, Place and Date of Discovery, Length, Habitat, Diet, Fossils, Fun Facts, and Range Map. This book provides—in fabulously illustrated, kid-friendly form—all the information an 8-year-old fact hound needs to lord that knowledge over parents and teachers! |
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By Eugene S. Gaffney
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Dinosaurs have long been a source of speculation. This beautifully illustrated guide includes:
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Dinosaurs is an indispensable reference for everyone intrigued by these mighty creatures.
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By Howard Zimmerman
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Here's an informative guide to the most fascinating prehistoric creatures that ever walked the planet-from the three-horned Triceratops and leaf-eating Ornithopods to egg-stealing Oviraptors and the dreaded Tyranosaurus. These fascinating creatures (and many others) are brought to vivid life by famed dinosaur illustrator Robert Walters, who helped Steven Spielberg design the dinosaurs for the phenomenally realistic film Jurassic Park, and whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Discover, and other national magazines. |
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From "one gigantic, huge, colossal ultrasaurus" to "twelve busy, wriggle-tiggle, writhing, squirming, hatching babies," prehistoric creatures by the dozen slip, hop, and thunder forward in this colorful reptilian parade. The book is designed to introduce children to counting. |
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- Written by experts with detailed information and plenty of fascinating facts.- Up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries and the most amazing machines.- Filled with internet links to encourage further exploration. |
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