"An introduction to armored and duckbilled dinosaurs, plant-eating dinosaurs that belong to the group called ornithischians, one of the two major groups of dinosaurs. Features include an original drawing of each dinosaur, fun facts, a glossary, and a list of additional resources"--

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these armored dinosaurs face-to-face: The thick body armor of Ankylosaurus was stronger than the teeth of Tyrannosaurus rex! Gastonia had eyelids covered with bone! Euoplocephalus could swing its tail club like a weapon! Plus, you'll get to know Edmontonia, Huayangosaurus, Minmi, Pinacosaurus, and Stegosaurus!

Brings together the latest studies by an international group of dinosaur palaeontologists and provides descriptions of the original specimens of Hyaleosaurus and Stegosaurus

Like today’s creatures, dinosaurs adapted over time to stay safe and survive in their prehistoric environments. This book introduces readers to armored dinosaurs, which were covered in thick, hard plates, or scutes, to keep them safe from predators. Readers will love discovering fun facts about these amazing armored animals, such as Ankylosaurus, Desmatosuchus, and Talarurus, among others. Manageable text is supplemented by fast facts and detailed depictions of each dinosaur to give readers a well-rounded understanding of each dinosaur and its anatomy, behavior, and adaptations. These dinosaurs might be hard on the outside, but this book makes learning about them easy!

Your readers will be enthralled by this fast-paced narrative in graphic novel style format that investigates the awesome Ankylosaurus. The fact-filled front and back matter is enhanced by vivid color and exciting photos and graphics.

Stegosaurs, or armored dinosaurs, are a genus of dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period known for their spiked tails and triangular plates on their backs. In this book, various species of stegosaurs are highlighted, including important fossil discoveries and how they have helped scientists learn more about how stegosaurs lived. The glossary helps young readers learn terms that paleontologists use to classify dinosaurs, while fact boxes, timelines, and dinosaur profiles provide additional context and engagement.

Explores armored dinosaurs, looking at how they survived millions of years ago and what they have in common with today's animals.