The first time scientists unearthed a Triceratops fossil, they thought they might be dealing with a really big bison. Take a fascinating journey through this discovery timeline to reveal the mysteries and revelations of how Triceratops was discovered, including digs and finds from Colorado to Mexico. With supports for the Common Core and visual learning, Dinosaur Discovery Timelines provide a fresh approach to prehistoric creatures.

A massive pair of animal horns is found near the Rocky Mountains. Is it a bison—or a Triceratops? Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Triceratops dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. This series introduces readers to the study of dinosaurs. Each book covers what scientists know and what they are still working to learn about these prehistoric beasts. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.

How many species do you really know about - not just the well-known ones but random weird ones as well? Find out what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and what the environment was like when they roamed the Earth.

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

Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this three-horned plant-eating dinosaur.

Known for the large bony frill and the three large horns coming from its head, the triceratops is one fascinating dinosaur. Students will find out everything they wanted to know about this plant-eating giant that roamed the land during the Cretaceous Period. Included are scientists’ theories on the purpose of the frill and the use of the horns. Budding paleontologists will be amazed by the photographs of dinosaur fossils as well as the full-color images of what the triceratops might have looked like.

Triceratops is a dinosaur known for having three horns on its face. In fact, its name means "three-horned face." Discover more in Triceratops, one of the titles in the Dinosaur World series.